Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
188 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Pain In Buttocks In The 37th Week Of Pregnancy?

I am about 27 weeks pregnant with my third child. I have had two c sections. the first one was emergancy csection. For the past two weeks I have been having horrible pain in my right butt bone. It hurts to move, sit, stand, and lay down. It is only in that one area and does not send any other pains anywhere else. I am in so much pain and I do not know what to do. I have tried tylonal, stretching, and walking. Nothing helps. Can you give me an idea of what might be wrong? I am going to call my ob tomorrow, however I need an answer now, i can not take the pain.
posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015
Twitter Tue, 12 May 2020 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 15 May 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

During pregnancy, the expanding uterus and growing fetus can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing a condition called sciatica. I suggest using painkillers such as Acetaminophen which is safe to use during pregnancy. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Pain In Buttocks In The 37th Week Of Pregnancy?

Hello, During pregnancy, the expanding uterus and growing fetus can put pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing a condition called sciatica. I suggest using painkillers such as Acetaminophen which is safe to use during pregnancy. I also suggest gentle stretching exercises. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician