Any moms having post baby health problems...??

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I feel like since giving birth my body is fighting itself...vague I know. Well to be a bit more specific I’ve been struggling to lose the extra baby weight I put on...for the last oh 6+ months I’ve noticed my gut function is all screwy (gassy/bloated/discomfort, maybe I have gluten issues??)...I need to get in for a thyroid test and obviously bring up all these concerns. Just wondering if any other moms noticed any health problems triggered (or appear to be) by being pregnant/having a baby??? I just feel like my body was way happier with itself before 🤷🏼‍♀️

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All those hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding can really do a long-term number on your system. Some say it’s like pressing the reset in a good way and others say a setback. Good idea to get checked out for other possible causes- trusting your gut if your feeling off.  Good luck 🤗

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I finally had my thyroid tested and my gyno only agreed to run 3 out of 6 blood panels used to check different thyroid levels. The 3 she checked all came back borderline low (t4/t3) and moderate TSH levels (but much higher than a year ago) Unfortunately they are still in “normal” range even though it’s evident my thyroid is not functioning properly. I have to wait till my physical in Aug with my GP who will most likely send me to an endocrinologist. So for now I have to just hang in there even though I feel like crap. Both my sisters have severe thyroid problems and when they saw my results they knew my thyroid is the culprit to why I feel the way I do and I’ll most likely be on meds after I see a specialist. My gyno was also not very helpful or even seem to care when I tried to talk about my symptoms and the fact that I had to go gluten free recently. That was very frustrating to be brushed off and just nodded at as if I was talking out my ass. Won’t be asking to see her at that practice anymore 👎🏻

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I have had the HARDEST time keeping weight on. I know it sounds like it’s awesome but I’m already 6’2” and 160lbs so I don’t have much to lose. I developed a stomach infection called H. Pylori last summer and lost 20lbs in less than 2 weeks. Dr thought I had pancreatic cancer 😳 but I’m also just freaking exhausted all the time. Some days it’s a struggle to cook dinner....I’ve honestly thought about having everything checked as well. I have not felt normal in almost 2 years...😕 right there with ya!

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Yes! I developed Hashimoto’s during or after pregnancy with extreme weight loss and inability to gain. So frustrating.

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I agree the weight is hard to lose. I got thyroid tests done and came back fine. It took me about 5 months just to lose 2 lbs this year 😂

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After giving birth it’s been 19 months now is when my body is feeling like my old self
But better .. long process so far.. and heartburn has calm down thank god!

Any moms having post baby health problems...??

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