Alternative to Tiger Balm?

**91rewoT** · February 7th, 2012

Originally Posted by Moderator

I use Sore No More, which is made with plant extracts also. If someone has muscles that were really tight and I have to do deep tissue massage, I rub that on after I'm done to help keep things loosened up.

Umm, so, do I take a number, like in a bakery, or should I just get in line?

**Haunted** · February 8th, 2012

Originally Posted by LadyPain

Watch out for products containing a lot of menthol. (Blue jelly rubs.) Menthol is from peppermint, and peppermint is related pennyroyal which is an abortifacient.

Peppermint is okay in small amounts. In a four ounce bottle, mix no more than 20 drops of each (peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus) essential oil... top up with an unscented body lotion or oil. Blend. Helps with pain.

I make it twice the strength, but then, I am not preggers and don't have a small creature to take care of in me.

Menthol is from peppermint, and peppermint is related pennyroyal which is an abortifacient.

Did not know this, Mz. Lady, thank you for this imortant piece of information.

**hipmamajen** · February 8th, 2012

Thanks everyone!

I think that my pelvis is separating, like it did with my last pregnancy. I started noticing it in my tailbone, and my the end I almost couldn't walk. It cleared up in a couple of months after he was born, so that's not necessarily a big deal. It's kind of daunting to be at the beginning of the process again, rather than find out partway through what is it and know there's not much of it left before delivery.

I see my midwives today, so I'll ask them about what I should do, too. I'll bring in the list you guys gave me of things to try! And thanks for the information about pennyroyal, yikes! I didn't know that, and I appreciate you taking the time to fill me in.

**randallFlaggfan1** · February 8th, 2012

Please get to feeling better soon, Hipmama.

And congratulations, BTW!!

**hipmamajen** · February 8th, 2012

Thanks, rFr1!

I'm out the door in a few minutes for my appointment, I'll catch up with you all when I get back.

**hipmamajen** · February 8th, 2012

I'm back!

They even did an ultrasound today, and I got to see the baby moving around and they counted the heart beat as 160bpm. So, that's all good.

They said stuff like Tiger Balm is OK, but that I would probably feel better if I spent some time in the pool, up to my chest or so. She said it alleviates pressure on the hips and helps keep swelling down in general. So, I'll have to get going that. Fortunately, part of our outrageous homeowner's fees cover the recreation centers, so I can swim for free.

So, I think I'll explore the Tiger Balm alternatives you guys listed, and dig out my swimsuit!

**91rewoT** · February 8th, 2012

Hope your midwives are able to give you some suggestions that will ease the pain...((hipmamajen))

**Tery** · February 9th, 2012

Have you tried the wraps that heat up and stay hot for hours? If you alternate one with a cold wrap that might help. Hope it's better soon!

**~Ally~** · February 9th, 2012

Originally Posted by hipmamajen

I just laid there feeling like my entire back-end was on FIRE!!!! I couldn't decide if I should try to shower it off, or just stop drop and roll.

But, if you have any ideas, I'm all ears (and a big flaming butt!)

I am so sorry to be laughing at your pain, really. I didn't think anything could make me smile right now, nevermind laugh...but these couple of sentences creased me up!!

Thank you hipmama, I hope you find some relief soon.