Arthritis-Like Pain

It could be fibromyalgia, or you could have gotten bitten by a tic while out of state. you may want to go to the Fibromyalgia site and read I think they also have a test there. I have a virus that is in my muscles and joints kinda like Epstein Barr my doctor said it could stay in my system at least 3 months. It was diagnoised through a blood test besides my pain.
Hope you get relief soon. My doctor gave me anti-inflamatories and vicodin for pain. Hope you ache less soon.
K.

Hi A.:

I experienced the same painful symptoms along with dramatic hair loss several years ago. While it may be stress, I would encourage you to ask your Dr. to check for signs of Lupus which are closely related to the ones you are feeling. It is a stress-triggered disease and having a baby definitely creates an hormonal imbalance. I hope that this helps. I live in the Los Angeles area and only know those whom I have been treated by, but I do not struggle with those symptoms at this time because of seeing an iridologist and trusting God to heal. (Sorry if that is offensive to your beliefs) If I may be of assistance, you may email me at ____@____.com .I am more than happy to help you in any way that I can.

Yes, you definitely need a new MD. Some good Rheumatologists are: Dr. Arkfeld and Dr. Shinada @ USC.

Hi A.,

You have received a lot of good advice and hopefully what you are experiencing is not RA. Should you decide that you do want to see a specialist, my mom has just begun seeing Dr. La in Glendale, on Chevy Chase. She likes him so far. He seems very thorough. She has also heard good things about Dr. Evelyn in La Crescenta.

I hope you are able to get this cleared up without too much stress and worry.
L.

Is it penicillin you're on?
2 years ago it was discovered my son was allergic to it. His joints were so stiff he could not walk.

wow it sounds like there has been some changes in your life the past few months..first with the birth of your baby, congratulations and now with your health imbalance..you know the body goes through alot during pregancy and after birth..my suggestion to you is to look into alternative health methods...I am a healer and I can definately give you some general suggestions, but i can also refer you to some of the best healers in the area that have worked on specific cases like yours..,meanwhile just visualize positive thoughts, and be in touch ____@____.com or ###-###-####...Take care and lots of health

HEllo I have no idea why they'd tell you to go on Xanax. . JUst from my knowledge it seems like doctors are in ajducent to the FDA and pharmetceutical companies ( just a FYI). Unless there trying to Walk the talk of health. THis may not interest you at all actually. BUt it seems like Doctors are almost pressuerd to percribe drugs because of big business. From a holistic view which is least invasive to the bodies sensitive molecular bio system to these high end drugs Yoga would be a great place to start. A yoga for mommies class where the mom are pregnant and/ or where the mommies have already given birth. IS my suggestion

I wish the very very very best for you and your health, and your baby.

ALso An amazing book is CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP MD WOMENS BODIES I believe is the book, she is so knowledgeable

Hi A.,
I had my first child 4 1/2 months ago and have been experiencing joint pain, as well. It hurts to straighten one of my legs and I have had pains in my ankles and wrists, also. I haven't gone to the dr yet but feel I need to do it soon to get something figured out. I didn't experience any of this until after I had my child. I was wondering about arthritis, too, because I couldn't think of any other reason for it but I really don't know. If you learn anything, let me know and I will let you know, too.
S.

I have had this same condition. It is completely related to the relaxin and hormones due to your pregnancy. It takes six months from the time of the delivery to go away. You should not throw your time on money away on specialists until you have fully healed. Give yourself more time.

I also have RA and was diagnosed with it 4 yrs ago if you live in the San Fernando Valley Dr. Stephen Weiner is really good. But it may not be RA after my last baby 9 yrs ago I ended up with joint pain due to the fact that my c-section incesion was partaially opened till it healed. Hopr it helps S.

You may want to get tested for Lyme Disease.
Best of luck.

Hi A., I had very severe bouts of joint pain several summers ago. I had no idea what was happening to me until one day I realized that I was eating lots of tomotoes because they were so good and plentiful in the garden. Once I stopped eating them, the pain disappeared. Allergies to something can result in joint pain. My allergy is tomatoes--a fairly common allergy but my mom is allergic to one of the sugar substitutes. It is possible you are reacting to some medicine that you are being given. Allergies could be responsible for joint pain--you may want to experiment with your diet. Wishing you good health.
S.

Hi A.,

Here is just an idea because it happened to me after each kid, also to a friend of mine. She's the reason I found out what it was. When you get pumped up with anesthetic it stays in your body for a long time. Some people it effects differently. it seems that there are bubbles of it left in the system and from time to time they start coming out. This not only causes headaches but seems to effect the whole body. it did this to me for about 3 to 4 months after my last one. I thought my bones were going to ache for the rest of my life.

Anyway, just thought I would share this, praying that this is what it is for you, and will soon be gone.

A.

I experienced some joint stiffness after having my first baby too last year, but it wasn't in every joint and not as painful as yours sounds. My sis-in-law also told me that her joints were very stiff too after she had her first baby recently. I have heard that new moms sometimes have this joint stiffness. But going to a doctor sounds like the best idea to investigate.