Aches & Pains: Myself
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Postpartum Joint Pain
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on June 11, 2009
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Since having my son in January, I've had increasing joint pain in my knees (and thumbs!), along with some back pain -- feels almost arthritic. At first I thought it wa...
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- J., Sorry about that. I had the same thing when my son was born for several months. I had it in several place, but my wrists and fingers would just THROB and no one...
- I had strange back pains for about 5 months after my son was born (my last trimester he was so big and seemed to be resting on nerves or something as my fingers would ...
- J. - I would see a doctor (perhaps an internist, not your ob) and get a work-up. I suffered for months with a bunch of nonspecific symptoms after delivering my first ...
Joint Pain
Asked by G.C. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2008
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I have an almost 1 year old who is still nursing. I am currently weaning, and have noticed that my joints are really starting to hurt--almost like someone is stabbing...
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- Hi G., You may have developed a deficiency during your pregnancy. I shop factory direct with a natural US pharmaceutical company. If you're interested I'd be happy t...
- G. Are you takeing chondroitin sulfate,a main building block of bone matrix, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue.Glucosamine is widely recommended ...
- Hi G. I would highly recommend glucosamine - My husband and I have taken it consistently for almost two years - After 30 - The joints just do not operate like t...
Relief for Tendonitis
Asked by T.M. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2009
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I'm wondering if any of you have personal experience with trying a "natural" product to relieve tendonitis. I have recurrent bouts with tendonitis in my wrists and am ...
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- Hi T.. My husband is a chiropractor and he would tell you to take tons of Glucosamine Chondroitin, with Manganese. You can get this at Traker Joe's or Whole Foods. ...
- Do yourself a huge favor, and watch these short videos on my website. YOu can be out of pain in 60 seconds with these homeopathic pain patches. They help your body t...
- T., I've had tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome in my hands/wrist for close to 20 years now. The only thing that really gives me relief is to avoid things that ...
Joint Pain During Pregnancy
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on December 23, 2008
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I am 11 weeks pregnant, and I have been experiencing pain in several of my joints recently. This has all started since the pregnancy. My ankles, knees, elbows, and h...
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- Sounds to me like the normal pains of pregnancy. Isn't it nice what we get to go through? What saved me from going nuts from the aches and pains was exercise, my gia...
- I am a senior midwife student. When you are pregnant your body begins to release relaxin which causes your joints to become loose. The pelvis is made up of many joints...
- If you can, try to start getting massage on a regular basis. I did with my second pregnancy and noticed a huge difference from my first. It helps with the joint pain...
Severe Joint Pain
Asked by L.R. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2008
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Hello,
I have been experiencing severe joint pain since before giving birth to my 11 week old baby boy. It is mostly in my fingers, wrists, hips, knees, and spine. Ha...
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- you may want to try acupuncture for pain management & also get blood work done to check your thyroid or see if you have any autoimmune illness going on. M.
- Hi Li, Congratulations on the birth of your son. I have a son too and he is the best! I had the same problem. I got really bad pains in my hips and legs (espec...
- I don't think it's pregnancy related, if it was it would have gone by now. I know I experienced many diffrent aces and pains with my last one but they were gone once h...
Sever Joint Pain!!!! HELPPPP
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on July 24, 2008
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Hi ladies, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant... had some backpain from the begining of my pregnancy... and all of a sudden this week i have been experiencing SUCH sever joi...
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- I experienced this but not when I was pregnant. I went to the doctor and had blood drawn. I was diagnosed with two things, so I wasn't sure which one caused the pain. ...
- Debilitating joint pain is NOT OKAY! Particularly with your history of thyroid issues, request that your doctor order an ANA blood test- anti-nuclear antibodies - the...
- Dear Sarah, this does not sound normal to me either. I would try to get as much rest as I could if I were you. Follow the doctors advice for now, if only to prove hi...
Headache....
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on March 4, 2007
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I have a really bad headache that tylenol, cafine, chocolate, or anything else besides sleep will ease. I don't what to do, I'm only 6 weeks along right now. My stomac...
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- I just wanted to add that if you are not eating much, you are probably drinking less. I suffer severe nausea and vommiting with every pregnancy. It took a little whi...
- Hi A., You may want to try peppermint oil. For your headache,rub the oil on your temples and on the back of your neck. To releive the nausea, place 2 drops under yo...
- It might be pregnancy induced hypertention, although it is early for you. If your vision is blurred, you are seeing spots, or you have pain under your right breast, c...
Backache
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 22, 2007
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I am almost 28 weeks pregnant and have been having some lower backaches lately. It's mainly when I am driving or at the computer, times when I am sitting for awhile. I...
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- I had the same feelings with both of my pregnancies - in the car, I would tip the seat forward so I would have room for my belly above my legs and keep my back strait....
- I'm not pregnant and I need that support. I use a small, firm pillow behind my back at the computer and in the car. I would also say to take frequent breaks and stretch.
- Two words . . . Lumbar Support. I have this problem too its from the baby being so far upfront and pulling your spine forward to recenter your gravity. You can do it...
TENDONITIS LIKE WRIST PAIN Since I Had My Baby, Anyone Experience This?
Asked by H.N. from Seattle
on July 26, 2008
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Ok, I've been having wrist pain like tendonitis in both hands for two months now. It hurts mainly when I spread my index and thumb apart and bring my thumb towards my...
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- I have had tendonitas for quite a few years off and on. When I had my son I had a real bad flare up and at one point my wrist simply gave out on me and I almost droppe...
- It could be carpal tunnel. I had it bad with both pregnancies and afterwards. What cured it was homeopathy. I now practice it myself now and if you tell me more a...
- I am the mother of 2 month old and have had right wrist pain like you as well. I had my 6 week appt with my ob and he put me on Naprosyn for arthritis. I had the pai...
HORRIBLE Headache!
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2009
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For the last 2-3 days I've had a horrible headache on the top left side of my neck. (right by the hair line) I've taken everything and anything but nothing seems to he...
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- I have had that at various points in my life and it is an indicator that I need a chiropractic adjustment because my neck is out of place. Usually it becomes a problem...
- I get that when my neck is out of place. A quick call to the chiropractor and its better. If its out really bad sometimes I will have a dull headache for about an ho...
- see if you can skip the MD and call and see if he/she will refer you to PT (Physical Therapy). I"m sure others may recommend a chiropractor. No sense to be in pain t...
