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Sciatic Nerve - Question for the Ladies

funhouse77
funhouse77 Posts: 179 Member
edited January 19 in Motivation and Support
Does anyone know if there is an actual connection between sciatic pain and your period? It's not cramps, its definitely the sciatic nerve, but I only ever get this pain while on my period, not every month, and it's not bad, more annoying, but I wondered if anyone else gets this?

And does anyone know of any specific exercises to relieve it? I'm about to go to a spin class in an hour but worried that it might exacerbate it? Would I be better stretching to out with some pilates? Thing is I don't feel particularly flexible right now because of it, but I want to do SOMETHING!!!

Appreciate any advice.

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  • thisismyfantasticusername
    thisismyfantasticusername Posts: 1
    Have you ever been checked out for endometriosis? Especially if you have heavy periods.
  • funhouse77
    funhouse77 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi I wondered about this, but I don't really have of the common endometriosis symptoms. I used to get quite a heavy flow when I was at my heaviest weight but since losing the weight it's been fine, in fact the last few months its been remarkably light, which I put down to losing more weight and upping my exercise, mild cramping on day one but nothing bad, had 3 children with no issues.
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