My joints especially fingers and knees have started paining a lot since 2nd trimester started. Is this just pregnancy weight n stuff or can actual arthritis start now? planning to ask my doc but wanted to know if anyone else had this.
Pregnancy hormones relax your joints, which can cause severe pain that feels like arthritis. Gentle warm water compresses can help ease the ache, but if there's severe swelling, please check with your doctor.
Your body is going through so much right now, physically and emotionally. It is totally valid to feel worried about joint pain. Just rest as much as possible and don't hesitate to get it checked out.
I completely understand how scary it is to feel new joint pains suddenly. I panicked thinking I got some chronic illness, but please talk to your doctor to get peace of mind, most times it is just temporary pregnancy changes.
It might feel like arthritis, but relax, it's mostly due to a hormone called relaxin loosening your joints. Regular gentle walking and keeping yourself hydrated helped me stay active before my normal delivery.
Oh my god, yes, my fingers and knees felt so stiff after waking up! I thought it was arthritis but my doctor said it was just fluid retention and joint laxity, and it went away after my delivery.
