Help I Don't Know What Is Going on with My Body!

I had/have the same symptoms and I'm a new mom of a 4 month old. I had severe anemia while I was pregnant with him and still do. I think the symptoms may have something to do with that, at least it is/was for me.
J.

What has helped me in similar situations: (1) drink more water (I actually measure it out at the beginning of the day and put it in the refrig to keep track), (2)add potassium (I like Vitamin Water) and (3) Reed's Ginger Brew (strong ginger ale for the stomach...mine was too much coffee and Dr. Pepper; I switched to "simply smooth" by Folger's and cut back on the pop).
good luck!

I'd get a second opinion. I remeber cramping when nursing but that was the beginning months. you could just be getting your fist period. Mine were very rough at first but started while I was still nursing. Now I am not on any birth control (hubby had a vasectomy), I feel "pregnant" with light nausia and back pain when I ovualate??? I would look into having not had a period in so long.

How's your water/fluid intake? Mild dehydration can cause all the symptoms your describing!! Make sure to drink 8-12 glasses of water a day. (Clear liquids count, but milk, coffee, soda, and alcohol don't). Spread it out through the day so that you're not drinking a whole bunch at once. Also make sure to balance your sodium and potassium intake, they're the main electrolytes that affect hydration. If you just can't stand drinking a lot of water, get Crystal Light or one of the cheap knock-offs to add flavor. You may even want to use Gatorade some, but go for the lower sugar kind. My guide for Gatorade is, if it tastes bland or mostly like water I probably need it. If it starts tasting a bit salty or too sweet, I don't need it, and go for water.

If the problem persists, call your doctor back. This could possibly be signs of something more, so tell him you want to know whats going on!!

check your water intake as well as vitamins. i know muscle cramps and fatigue and nauseousness can be triggered from dehydration and your baby is probably taking a lot from you.

Don't rule out kidneys. You could have a couple things going on at the same time. You could be trying to start a period and have something different going on with your back. Watch for a fever, aches or chills. Thyroid is a good place to look too (like others said).

C.,

It may sound very funny to you but have your doctor check your thyroid. The effects of your thyroid on your body is amazing. The symptoms are crazy also.

Be persistant that they test it. If your doctor doesn't talk with you talk to your ob. If not than talk with an endroconolgist. I hope I spelt that correctly. Some women feel better when they are pregnant because of all of the hormons than after words the symptoms come back and some times more intensly.

Don't hesitate to go online and look at all of the different thyroid symptoms, along with doing your own research.

J.

I think you should go see a family dr. These symptoms could be a number of things. It could also be your bodies way of saying it wants to be done breast feeding. I am sorry to say it, but your baby doesn't really benefit much after the one year mark. You need to be giving him more solid and nutritional foods, and formula or whole milk. Little ones need those fats and vitamins to help thier bodies grow healthy and strong. Your body could be trying to tell you it can't handle it anymore. There ae also many other things it could be. You would be amazed at what a thyroid problem can do to your body. It could also be hormonal, virus, maybe even a idney stone. I had one once and my symptoms were very much like yours. It could also be a lack of water on your part, or a lack of other vitamins for yourself. When you breastfeed the baby takes most of the nutrition out of you, leaving you with almost nothing. So you could have a lack of potassium or something. It might not be OB/GYN related, so I think you should see a family dr.

That is so odd that is exactly what I am going through right now! Except I have to add a headache on top of off the other symptoms. The headache is what worries me the most but the nausea and aching body for sure doesn't help.
Mine has been going on for 2-3 weeks now.
I was planing on calling the doctor today to go in and see but I am kinda nervous.
I don't believe I am pregnant and so of course my mind goes crazy with the what ifs....
Perhaps it is the change in weather??
Anyhow I'll see what my doc says and let you know.
I wish us both luck in feeling better :)

I'm not sure this is what you are feeling, but when you are not having a period your body still has the monthly signs and symptoms of your period so it might be your body trying to get back on board with that. I have for the past couple of months been doing the same thing. My baby is 9 months and still nursing. I haven't had my period yet but it has tried for the last 2 months. If it doesn't go away maybe go into your family doctor and have a regular bloodwork checkup to check for anemia or other things you might be lacking. Good luck!

I would have your gall bladder and kidneys checked. I have talked to several women who have recently given birth that had problems with both.

Don't discount how fatiguing motherhood can be. Keep in mind the pressure on your back and legs as you nurse a 13 month old could be part of your cramps and aches and pains.

How are you sleeping? What is your diet like? Are you staying well hydrated with good quality water? Are you doing anything for fitness or for yourself? I can get you some info on any area you are struggling in if you email me offline. I've seen over 75 amazing things in a year with some all natural technologies. It is not my real job, but rather an obligation. I've helped plenty of people with a variety of pain issues and fatigue.

Please let me know if I can help you. Regardless, remember to mother yourself in the process!
S.

Hey there, just wanted to let you know that I have similar symptoms when I'm ovulating. I started feeling this way after my 19 month old was born. I have taken 4 at home pregnancy tests because it felt like I was pregnant! So I went to my doc and she said that sometimes ovulating and preparing to ovulate causes these feelings even if you don't actually mentrate. So I would talk to your doc about it just to make sure it's nothing to worry about. Take care!

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S.

Instead of your OB go see your regular dr and explain your symptoms. You say your 13 mos old won't give up nursing when in fact if you are done nursing they will give it up and don't need it anymore necessarily for nutritional value. (Yes I realize I will be yelled at by the pro breast feeders, hee hee), but it truly isn't essential after the year mark. It is your call on that one!!
After the year mark it is more of a habit and he should be getting what he needs from solids and milk, so if you really want to stop nursing you can wean him, it isn't easy at all, but you can do it.
Make sure you are staying super hydrated as that can cause the fatigue and cramping. Make sure you are eating a healthy diet too since you are still breast feeding that can drain you of vitamins.
There are a number of things from fibromyalgia to viruses that can cause the symptoms you are experiencing. I would go for a checkup at your family dr not your OB. If you stop nursing your hormones will readjust too if it is a hormonal thing. Good luck!

Have your thyroid checked. It's very common to to develop a thyroid disorder after having a baby. It makes sense for the cramping and the fatigue (not sure about the nausea part, but I've heard some say they get dizzy, and I often get head rushes).

I agree that you should just schedule a dr appt and have all the usual round of blood tests done - just make sure to ask if they have your thyroid on the list, which any good dr should.

go see your doctor! there are many reasons you could be having those symptoms... could be as simple as a viatmin deficiency (or iron?). i assume you are still taking pre-natals? try to get some extra rest and take care of yourself.. walking may help boost your energy and ease sore muscles. just take it easy and slow.. but see your doc first!

and while i'm not a total nut about beastfeeding, i do think that how long/often you choose to do it is up to you and your baby... rarely is breastfeeding detrimental to anyone's health.

i hope you are feeling well and healthy soon.

How is your THYROID levels? This could be part of your problem. I had the same problems when my Thyroid went haywire. Every one of your probles!

i would see your doctor if you're worried about it. it sounds like symptoms of menstruating; but it's best to be safe.

Call your family doctor. You need to make sure that you are taking extra good care of yourself, since we tend to forget taking care of our bodies in favor of taking care of others after we have kids.

My lower back has been a problem for the past few months - I find that I need to make sure I pick up my son by squatting, as he's bigger now, and I got into the habit when he was smaller of bending at the waist. Maybe see a chiropractor, as the cramping could also be a pinched nerve.

You could also have started ovulating without actually having a period yet, so if these are "normal" period symptoms for you, it may be that you're ovulating and you just don't know it yet. Ovulation before having a period is how many women end up pregnant with number two when they haven't had a period yet.

Now that you are probably concerned with breastfeeding causing this, find a local La Leche League leader and get the facts on nursing beyond a year. There really are still benefits, including immunological, caloric, fat, and protein needs for toddlers. Immune fighting properties of milk actually increase after one year which is amazing. Mothering.com also has good forums on nursing beyond a year. There are also benefits to your health that correspond to the amount of time you nurse, including decreased risk of certain types of cancer.

Are you eating well? Had your thyroid checked? Cramps can come from dehydration and also Ive heard a lack of potassium can cause cramps. The nausea and back aches can also come frome dehydration. I am sure that you are still loving the nursing bond but maybe after 13 months of nursing your body is telling you that it wants itself back. Thyroid can also throw off your periods. I would start to wean him maybe just do one special nurse session at night or something and start replenishing your body. I nursed for 14 months with my first and I started to feel like a nursing dog looks. Increase your water intake right away, eliminate caffeine and if that doesn't help I would have your dr run a few tests, thyroid, hormones something along those lines. you dont possibly have an IUD do you?

I had similiar problems while I was pregnant and while nursing. My midwife and ND both told me to take calcium and b12 vitamins. They worked like a charm and fixed all of those problems. Good Luck.