Sever body aches and pain during 2nd trimester

[jbma]

My daughter is experiencing sever body aches and pain and I was wondering what the cause could be. She doesn't feel as if she is getting sick (ie. flu like symptoms) it's just extreme pain in her muscles. She says she feels like her muscles (all over) are on fire. Any help or suggestions here?

[trying43]

Vitamin b deficiency could be the cause or anemia.  Good luck.

[jbma]

Yes, I've been online all night trying to find something. I just don't know if it's related to her pregnancy or not. If I search just the symptoms I come up with all kinds of scary things...that I won't be sharing with my daughter. She's anxious enough now. I've told her to call her dr office now and ask the dr. on call to call her back. Hopefully she will get somewhere with that. Beyond that....i don't know what else to tell her other than if it gets worse go to the er. Jeez.

Thanks so much for your responses!  I appreciate it very much!

[JoyRenee]

I'm trying to think of what else would cause pain like that and I can't personally think of anything other than perhaps dehydration but if she's chugging water like there's no tomorrow then that is good. Have you tried searching the symptoms to see what may come up?

[jbma]

I hope so. Call me the over protective mom. She claims not to be having sex because she hurts too much. It just doesn't seem normal to have such extreme muscle pain...when she isn't really active too much.

Thank you for your response!

[jbma]

Thank you. I've told her to call her dr. but it seems she has switched dr.s due to a move and hasn't seen her new obgyn yet. They won't see her before her appt on the 12th. I'm very concerned for her and the baby.

Yes, she is drinking lot of water and juices, staying hydrated. Thank you for your quick response!

[StinaKaye]

Im sure it's just pregnancy related.. I'm pregnant with my 4th and anytime I have sex I feel
the same way and it usually lasts all day...so maybe it's just a activity that is exhausting her body.. I'm sure it will b ok until her next appt and just let her doctor know.. Tell her to take a nice hot bath!! That always helps!

[JoyRenee]

Is she drinking enough fluids? I would have her call the doctor first thing in the morning or some insurance carriers have an Ask-The-Nurse line that is run 24/7 so she may be able to call. That seems very concerning as I don't think I've heard of pregnant women complaining of a burning sensation in their muscles before.