Disc Prolapse

[LMenz]

Hi there,

Just wondering does anyone else suffer from a disc prolapse/bulge?

I injured my back in 2003 at work. I have 2 bulges at S1/L4 and S1/L5. They were very stable before I was pregnant and have been good so far :fingerscrossed: .

How did they/do they affect your pregnancy?

Thanks :)

[Billie Edwards]

I too have a herniated disc at L5/S1 and disc bulge at L4 level....The pain started after my first pregnancy in January. I am thinking of trying again for # 2 next year, but am scared of hurting my back again - the pain was horrendous!!! I went to my doc to talk about it, she said as long as my back is strong from doing my core strengh excersies I should me fine....:fingerscrossed:

If you need to chat PM me....

Billie

[SammieSnail]

I had two slipped discs in 2004-2005....but is that entirely different to a disc prolapse???

Either way I have been pretty good through-out my pregnancy :fingerscrossed:
My back has always been weak but for some strange reason am feeling stronger than ever now that I am pregnant.
Like Billie said, focus on strengthening your core muscles and maybe have a chat to your physio or chiropractor of whoever knows your history....
It would be important to take action before the relaxin hormone kicks in and tries to make everything fall apart :rolleyes:

Good luck :)