EP stiffness/soreness

Guennie

Hello, I am a 41 yr old FTM. My daughter had a severe latch that we just couldn't correct so I have to EP. I have a low supply but she is 4 months this week and I'm still hanging in there. (I've tried so many things to get my supply up, this is all my body seems to want to make.)

I am wondering if anyone else has extreme stiffness and soreness throughout their whole body? It feels like my entire body is suffering from arthritis. In the morning when I get up it actually hurts to put my feet on the floor. I never imagined I would feel like an 80 yr old after having a baby, it's pretty discouraging. I assume it's hormone related and that producing milk is sucking the life out of me. I just moved to a new state so I don't have a dr here yet. Any insights would be appreciated!

Guennie

No, would that hurt or help?

Guennie

Is there really nobody else who has experienced anything like this? Wow, now I really feel like something isn't normal.

BlueEyedDreamer

Is this a consistent feeling or did it just start? Joint pain and general aches and pains can be symptoms of mastitis, which you can get even if you EP. 

Guennie

I've had mastitis twice now and it was a lot different from this. With the mastitis I felt like I had the flu and developed a high fever. My affected breast was also hard and very hot. And both cases of mastitis developed quickly and I got REALLY sick. This feels like what I would imagine arthritis would feel like, but it's my entire body. I've felt this way for over a month now. @kamakaziartist‌ I was trying to avoid dr Google, thought I'd see if anyone else here was having or has had the same experience. I don't have a dr here yet as we just relocated to another state. Obviously I know you can't diagnose my problem, I was just hoping maybe it was common. Looks like I need to find myself a new dr and get checked out.

Thanks for the response ladies, I appreciate the feedback!