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23 weeks pregnant (2nd child). i have often right arm and leg numbnes sometimes pain. i know i have sciatica. why is this happening to me?
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Pinched nerve: Back and pelvic pain sometimes radiating into buttock and upper legs is common during pregnancy but true sciatica caused by disk herniation is rare (affects 1% pregnant women). Right arm pain and numbness can come from your neck or arm. Right leg pain and numbness usually comes from the low back. If you have true sciatica you may have pinched nerve from ruptured disk and should see your doctor.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Lots of Reasons: When pregnant, there are so many things going on. Your hormones are very different causing your ligaments to stretch quite a bit especially in the pelvis resulting in pain. Also the baby's position can place stress on your spine resulting in bulging discs or even herniated disks causing the sciatica pain. Recommend seeing a pregnancy specialized therapist that can guide you through this.
Answered 7/20/2014
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