Joint pain

I’m nine weeks postpartum, and over the last three weeks, my joints (knees, ankles, and wrists) have become so stiff and painful that they have reduced me to tears. I just wondered if anyone else has experienced this and, if so, what you have done to help alleviate it. I am seeing the doctor on Monday, but I wanted to know if anyone else has had the same experience.

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My knees got really bad postpartum. I'm now 6 weeks and they aren't too bad now

My back and knees are wrecked and painkillers are not touching it. I'm also 9 weeks pp. Please update if your GP was helpful because I might go see mine if there is something they can do

My back and my ribs were so painful the first few weeks, now just generally I find my joints are more achy and I’m 16 weeks pp. Tbh it’s bad but going to the doctor didn’t even cross my mind, might book and appointment myself xxx

@Courtney I’ve got my 6 week check on Monday (3 weeks late but better than never!) so I’m going to bring it up then. I just don’t think this level of pain is normal. Although I have read it can be caused by hormones x

You know what I was so stupid, I never actually booked a 6 week appointment. It was one of those things where by the time I realised it was too late. Fingers crossed they can give you some help with it!

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