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Undergoing IVF Treatment. What Can Help Severe Lower Back Pain?
Hi my name is Laaj ,I am undergoing ivf treatment.My formal blood B HCG in two days.I have tested with home pregnancy test which is positive.My question is that ,I have a severe lower back pain (im currently on progesterone supplements).Pain is worse on lying flat or sitting but goes away on walking .Hot pack seems to help and panadol has no affect at all.Been stuggling to sleep in bed at nights ..Been sleeping in my chair...please let me know if this is normal,a part of pregnancy or is there anything that i can do help my pain . Regards Laaj
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Severe lower back pain is not common in early pregnancy. Back pain is usually experienced by women in 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
To be on the safer side, I would advise you to visit your obstetrician as soon as possible. They may end up doing a serum Beta HCG level now rather than waiting for 2 days. You may be even advised for other tests to rule out over causes of back pain.
I wish you all the best.
I hope this answer has helped you.
Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Severe lower back pain is not common in early pregnancy. Back pain is usually experienced by women in 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
To be on the safer side, I would advise you to visit your obstetrician as soon as possible. They may end up doing a serum Beta HCG level now rather than waiting for 2 days. You may be even advised for other tests to rule out over causes of back pain.
I wish you all the best.
I hope this answer has helped you.
Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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