PMd ya. I found a board where this is a common complaint.
Joint pain & inflammation after pregnancy
Has anyone else been through this?
It started six months ago in my feet: plantar fasciitis and some toe stiffness. Now my hands are affected too: swelling, purplish color, and tenderness in a few knuckle joints. I finally went to the doctor since I even have trouble doing simple things like snapping DD's diapers.
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I don't get any exercise either now, since my foot hurts too much to take walks with DD.
Fortunately, all blood work came back normal--he tested for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, hypothyroid. Doc basically told me he has no idea what's going on and had no real suggestion for follow-up. He did offer to refer me to a rheumatologist if I would like.
I'm definitely going to try to do regular acupuncture, which will be tricky since DD is very mama-velcro right now...
Anyway, I'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice. Or commiseration.
It started six months ago in my feet: plantar fasciitis and some toe stiffness. Now my hands are affected too: swelling, purplish color, and tenderness in a few knuckle joints. I finally went to the doctor since I even have trouble doing simple things like snapping DD's diapers.
Fortunately, all blood work came back normal--he tested for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, hypothyroid. Doc basically told me he has no idea what's going on and had no real suggestion for follow-up. He did offer to refer me to a rheumatologist if I would like.
I'm definitely going to try to do regular acupuncture, which will be tricky since DD is very mama-velcro right now...
Anyway, I'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice. Or commiseration.
