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I'm 4 months pregnant my left side of my back hurts close to my butt cheek i can't walk or bend down i can't do nothing ?

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Please call your OB: U need evaluation, you may have sciatica and can be referred for physical therapy and evaluation by an orthopedic doc or you could have other causessomething else.

Answered 8/14/2013

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Sciatica: This definitely sounds like sciatica based on the distribution of pain that you are describing. There are many treatments for this in pregnancy including: chiropractor, acupuncture, massage, warm compresses, prenatal yoga and stretching exercises. Good luck.

Answered 8/15/2013

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