My joints especially fingers have been paining and stiff since i got pregnant. Im 5 months. Is this connected to pregnancy or is it something else? Bit worried na.
I had terrible pain in my finger joints and wrists in my third trimester, thought it was arthritis! My gynac said it was just fluid pressure and it completely vanished two weeks after delivery. Just hang in there.
Pregnancy hormones make your joints very loose, which can feel like joint pain or arthritis, but it usually goes away. But if you have severe swelling or redness, please show your doctor right away.
Actually, pregnancy doesn't cause arthritis directly, but the water retention and ligament loosening can cause severe joint aches. If the pain is persistent and makes it hard to move, it's best to consult a rheumatologist or your gynac.
My knees and fingers felt 80 years old when I was pregnant, I swear! It's just the baby sucking out all your calcium and hormones making you soft. Take your calcium tablets and don't panic.
I have mild joint aches sometimes and we are planning to conceive soon. Is it safe to take normal pain relief during pregnancy, or should I discuss this with my doctor beforehand?
