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Pregnant Heather Rae Young Shares Update On Relief From 'Sciatic Pain'

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By Afouda Bamidele on November 30, 2022 at 5:30 PM EST

Heather Rae Young, known to always keep her fans updated on her interesting life, particularly her pregnancy, has some good news that will surely relieve her devoted supporters.

Fans would recall that she has struggled with severe sciatica for some time amid her pregnancy. However, she recently informed her fans via her Instagram Story about the latest development regarding the condition.

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Heather Rae Young Is Finally Free From 'Sciatic Pain' After Weeks Of Discomfort

Heather Rae Young's post on her Instagram page
Instagram | Heather Rae El Moussa

Heather looked as radiant as imaginable as she filmed herself in a moving vehicle with the natural light highlighting her features and flawless skin tone. She sounded excited as she greeted her viewers and voiced her hope that their Thanksgiving holiday went well. 

Afterward, the reality star dropped her "little Monday update," saying that she had a doctor that morning who did some general check-ups, including measuring her baby bump and weight.

She also mentioned that there would be no ultrasound until the next two weeks before stating that she was mainly going to the gym to do cardio. At the same time, she spoke of her sciatic pain, revealing that it was "pretty much gone." Even so, she planned to do more sessions of physical therapy.

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In concluding the video, Heather said she had some "film interviews" with her husband, Tarek El Moussa, after which she showed fans her outfit of the day, comprising a purple sleeveless high-neck blouse, sweat pants, and crocs.

The "Selling Sunset" star's relief update comes a little over a month after she shared how severe the pain was for her and the measures she was taking to make it better. The Blast reported that she filmed herself sharing highlights of her week while showing intentions of trying out some clothes.

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Heather noted that finding outfits had become more challenging since her bump got larger but her stylists never disappointed. She then spoke of her struggles with her sciatic nerve, saying, "Update on baby: I am dealing with such severe sciatica. It's worse than ever today; it's just almost unbearable for me."

Before the video, several fans had given her tips on managing the discomfort, leading her to say she would try a physical therapist and acupuncture afterward. She hoped to see which of the two would work as the situation got so terrible that she could barely walk, causing her to hobble around.

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One other time the former Playboy Playmate of the Month opened up about dealing with sciatica was via an Instagram post ahead of her first wedding anniversary. The moment was memorable as she changed her surname permanently across all her social media profiles in honor of the milestone.

She also added a sweet picture of herself with her sweetheart, casually dressed. Flaunting her fashion prowess, she donned black dungarees and a white sleeveless vest which she paired with jewelry and a Dior saddle bag. In contrast, Tarek wore a black round-neck T-shirt and gray pants alongside his statement silver necklace, a black wristwatch, and matching bracelets.

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Heather Rae Young's post on her Instagram page
Instagram | Heather Rae El Moussa

Taking to the caption, Heather gave details of her work-life happenings, after which she revealed that her unborn child was in a position affecting her sciatic nerve. She also disclosed, "The crazy thing is, I sat on my mom's sciatic nerve to the point where she couldn't even stand up straight, so maybe it's a littleee bit of payback."

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The Realtor Celebrates Thanksgiving With A Note Of Appreciation

The Thanksgiving season was a period of gratitude for Heather as she shared the most heartwarming message in honor of this year's celebration. The Blast reported that she shared throwback photos from the wonderland-themed baby shower she and Tarek organized on November 12 in Newport Beach, California.

In the snaps, the 35-year-old was surrounded by loved ones and her intimate friends, including some of her "Selling Sunset" stars like Chrishell Stause, Emma Hernan, Bre Tiesi, Nicole Young, and Davina Potratz.

She took to the post's caption to express how "lucky" she felt to be healthy and have her child develop in her belly, which she described as "an experience like no other."

Heather also admitted that her baby often startled her when he kicked, making her call him an "active baby" like his father. Such a blessing called for appreciation which she willingly expressed, adding her family to the note.

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