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Extreme Shortness of Breath in Pregnancy
Asked by M.Q. from New York
on March 7, 2009
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I am just going into my second trimester and have been experiencing shortness of breath day in day out. I have spoken with the doc and he states it is common with incr...
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- Hi M., I'm wondering if you have any other symptoms like adema, dizziness, headaches, sweating, etc.? I don't mean to alarm you, but I had those symptoms along wit...
- Many of the responses given are excellent and can be detected by routine blood work (anemia, thyroid disorders, Hellp). The only condition not discussed is peripartum...
- I'm around 34 weeks now, and had the same thing during my second trimester. I could barely get a drink at night without having to gasp after a couple of swallows! Than...
I'm Pregnant & Having Shortness of Breath....
Asked by D.W. from Phoenix
on June 17, 2008
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About 3 mths ago I noticed, mostly at night, that I was having a hard time catching my breath. As time has gone on & I have gotten bigger, I am constantly struggling t...
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- hello well i had the same problem.....i even had it when i was about 5 months. i would just eat small meals more often. and i was a server so i had it bad because i ...
- I hate to tell you this but... the dr. doesn't think it is a big deal because there is just nothing he can do about it. I have been there and know it is a big deal. It...
- I had the problem with my second child as he was really big and I had a lot of fluid in with him. I carried him all out front and people were asking me if I were havin...
7 Weeks Pregnant with Shortness of Breath, Prescribed Qvar-anyone Else?
Asked by S.D. from Sacramento
on August 9, 2008
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Since about 4 weeks along, I have had such a hard time breathing! I cannot run like I was doing everyday, I can walk but not for very long. Doc has tested me, looks li...
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- I had the same problem during my pregnancy and my doctor did not prescribe me anything and said it was normal. SOmetimes it got so bad that I felt like I needed an ox...
- I agree it's a bit nerve racking taking any type of medication when pregnant, especially during the first trimester. I too had difficulty breathing during my the firs...
- I have asthma and I am now eight months pregnant. I have been on Qvar for a few years and was told to keep taking it because the need for the baby to get enough oxyge...
Handicap Sticker While Pregnant?
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on June 11, 2011
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Out of curiosity, has anyone gotten a temporary handicap parking sticker while pregnant. I had terrible sciatic and hip pain with my first pregnancy. I was barely ab...
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- Yes, I did because my blood pressure was too high. Also it was summer and I had a long walk from the parking lot where I was taking graduate classes. You doctor shou...
- Jo G. I'm sorry you have such a bad Dr. perhaps you should look into seeing another one. Mj my Dr. was very accommodating with everything I asked. You will probabl...
- I work with handicapped people so when I'm at wal-mart and see the 500 pound man with a handicapped sign hanging from his rear view mirror and then he gets on one of t...
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 13, 2008
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Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th (yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming response of 120+ moms...thank you all...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Gestational Diabetes/High Blood Pressure (Bed Rest??)
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 28, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I am currently 7 months pregnant, teaching full time and I really am feeling terrible! I have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure and gestatio...
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- I am in medicine also. It seems your not expressing yourself accurately to your Doc. Realize some of these docs are fried them self so you have to make sure they hear ...
- Hi H., Listen to your body. Take care of you! Take time off from work if you need it. It can be difficult taking care of a 2 year old, working, and being so clo...
- H., my daughter has an 18 month old and was greatly helped during her pregnancy with an all natural product. Please feel free to contact me at ____@____.com if you wou...
My Chest Wall Bones Are Cracking/popping, Help!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on January 29, 2010
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Hi ladies!
After the birth of my second boy 22 months ago, I've been noticing that my chest bones crack often like when you crack/pop your back, hands, fingers...well...
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- I went to my OB/GYN 7 weeks after the birth of my daughter. He wasn't "too concerned" - I'm glad I followed my instincts because, although the copays added-up over th...
- That is more than likely your ribs moving in and out of place. When a rib does that you have painful breathing. A chiropractor can help that very easily and if that ...
- I recommend first you see your doctor. Very soon. Second, you may need to see a chiropractor (be cautious on whom you see as many are after insurance money). If ...
Belly Is Measuring Smaller than Expected
Asked by H.N. from Portland
on November 6, 2008
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Hello~
I am 34 weeks pregnant and was told by my doctor that I have been measuring smaller that I should. Usually by 2-3 inches. He sent me to another ultra sound ...
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- I measured small with both my babies. I was 3 cm small for both of them (my midwife never measured my belly using inches... so you might want to double check that... m...
- I have three children and the third one measured small throughout my last trimester. I think if your Dr. is not worried then you have nothing to worry about. It just e...
- Some people just don't get very big. My mother only looked 5 months pregnant at full term with her first child, the doctors didn't believe she was 9 months when she w...
Is This Post Partum Depression and What Should I Do?
Asked by C.J. from Appleton
on July 26, 2009
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I have a 3 month old as well as a 3 1/2 year old, both girls. They are the loves of my life but at the same time I'm totally stressed trying to juggle work life, home...
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- See a doctor. It will make you and your whole family happier and your girls will be better off. You don't want to leave it go and have things get worse and affect th...
- Hi C., Sounds like a case of post partum depression(PPD) to me. I had the same symptoms after my twins were born. I was always high strung and would lose my tempe...
- Get help immediately. I was in the same situation when my first child was a just a couple months old. Going back to work was also my trigger. One day when he was cryin...
Pregnancy Question
Asked by J. from Chicago
on December 22, 2009
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I am 34 weeks pregnant with my third baby. This one of course has been the hardest on me and my body. I have the usual swelling in my feet and ankles. Recently my o...
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- Yep same thing with my 3rd. Compression socks work GREAT! I wore them almost my whole pregnancy with my 3rd. Also drink as much water as you can stand!!!!
- I am 35 weeks pregnant right now and currently going through the same thing. I have really bad edema all over, my hands and feet are the worse. When I get out of bed i...
- Here are some tips on coping with edema: * Lying on your side helps reduce fluid retention by allowing gravity to pull fluid from your tissues back into your bl...
