i m worried about the health of my wife.............

[ijaz]

my wife has dilivered a baby ( which was prescious pregnancy, and she recieved lot of progesterone and other harmones during pregnancy), even after six months she has severe pain both knee joints and low back ache. lab tests for RA factor negative, hcv antigen, anti HB Ag , all are negative LFTs with in normal range. pain improves with NSAIDs but reappears after stoping medication. she is gaining weight too. i m worried about her health she is really suffering a lot. plz provide detailed guidance

[cugirl]

The only thing I can think of is that you said she was gaining weight, extra weight can put a strain on you knees and back.  I would suggest exercises for the back and knees and that should also help with the weight.  My hubbys back has been hurting and he got one of those exercise balls and does some back exercises every other morning and it no longer is hurting.  Sorry I couldnt be more helpful, just a thought, maybe some of these wonderful ladies have some insight to help you and your wife out.  Best of luck!
Jen

[Adevotee]

Have her doctor do a thyroid test. It is a simple blood test and if it comes back at an abnormal level then they will do a complete thyroid work-up. ALOT of women get thyroid disease (hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (over-active), after giving birth. It usually goes undiagnosed because the symptoms are usually very close to what you would expect for post-partum symptoms. Signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, depression, muscle aches, hair loss, dry skin, cold intolerance, poor memory, and an inability to lose weight. Signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism are tiredness, irritability, nervousness, feeling very warm, increased sweating, and insomnia. Alot of times the thyroid will eventually correct itself but she may need medication to help her until that happens.

Take Care

[giddychic]

When you give birth you use muscles and such things you did not know existed------as far as the weight gain----she would not have post-partum depression would she-----I know when you are in a depressed state you gain weight------I know that first hand---and post-partum is very sneaky-----take care!