Hi I'm 15 weeks pregnant and for the past week I've had this pain on my right buttock that goes down my thigh. How do I know if it's Pelvic Girdle pain or Sciatic pain. What can I do to ease the pain and does it last thru out pregnancy? Thank you

Sciatic Pain?? or PGP

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24 Aug 2007

Sciatic Pain?? or PGP

Hi

I'm 15 weeks pregnant and for the past week I've had this pain on my right buttock that goes down my thigh. How do I know if it's Pelvic Girdle pain or Sciatic pain. What can I do to ease the pain and does it last thru out pregnancy?

Thank you

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GynaeDoc

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01 Jan 0001

You have to be examined by a doctor to see what the problem is. Whether it persists will depend on the problem.

Best wishes

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