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Hi, I Am 33 Weeks Pregnant. I Have A Bad
Question: Hi,
I am 33 weeks pregnant. I have a bad backache that disables sleep at night and causes a lot of discomfort. I had a back problem even before pregnancy, now it is compounded.
Since the beginning of the pregnancy, I have been using Dynapar Gel on and off (not everyday but quite often) on my upper and mid back. Today I just happened to read an article online that says the effects are adverse and not advised during pregnancy. I asked my doc and she told me to stop it immediately. I had mentioned to her before that I’m using a pain relief gel but we had never specifically discussed the name of the gel in the past. I am stopping it immediately but I am very scared now about the adverse effects it may have caused. Do I need to do any tests?
I am 33 weeks pregnant. I have a bad backache that disables sleep at night and causes a lot of discomfort. I had a back problem even before pregnancy, now it is compounded.
Since the beginning of the pregnancy, I have been using Dynapar Gel on and off (not everyday but quite often) on my upper and mid back. Today I just happened to read an article online that says the effects are adverse and not advised during pregnancy. I asked my doc and she told me to stop it immediately. I had mentioned to her before that I’m using a pain relief gel but we had never specifically discussed the name of the gel in the past. I am stopping it immediately but I am very scared now about the adverse effects it may have caused. Do I need to do any tests?
Brief Answer:
Not likely to affect the baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Dynapar gel is a topical gel and is partially absorbed when used topically on the back. It is not likely to cause any long term damage to the fetus. You need to have routine regular ultrasound scans to monitor the growth of fetus. Now that you have stopped using it there is nothing to worry. It is harmful only when used orally or in high doses and for a long term. Occasional use is not likely to affect the baby.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Not likely to affect the baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Dynapar gel is a topical gel and is partially absorbed when used topically on the back. It is not likely to cause any long term damage to the fetus. You need to have routine regular ultrasound scans to monitor the growth of fetus. Now that you have stopped using it there is nothing to worry. It is harmful only when used orally or in high doses and for a long term. Occasional use is not likely to affect the baby.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Hello Doctor,
Thank you, this makes me feel better. I was not using it everyday but I have used it pretty often throughout the pregnancy. Do I need to do any tests to eliminate any doubts? All my routine ultrasound scans have been normal.
Also is there any alternate that is allowed since I am not able to get sleep because of backache?
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Thank you, this makes me feel better. I was not using it everyday but I have used it pretty often throughout the pregnancy. Do I need to do any tests to eliminate any doubts? All my routine ultrasound scans have been normal.
Also is there any alternate that is allowed since I am not able to get sleep because of backache?
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Regular hot compress and massage can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pain in back during pregnancy is mostly postural in nature. Back strengthening exercises and regular back massage are usually helpful. You can do a hot compress of the back using a heating pad and use herbal massage oils or eucalyptus oil or olive oil for relief.Avoiding all pain killers will help.
Since your routine ultrasound scans are normal it means baby is growing well. Level I and level II scans will help in ruling out any congenital malformations.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Regards.
Regular hot compress and massage can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pain in back during pregnancy is mostly postural in nature. Back strengthening exercises and regular back massage are usually helpful. You can do a hot compress of the back using a heating pad and use herbal massage oils or eucalyptus oil or olive oil for relief.Avoiding all pain killers will help.
Since your routine ultrasound scans are normal it means baby is growing well. Level I and level II scans will help in ruling out any congenital malformations.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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