Joint pain in early pregnancy

hopeforamiracle2013 · January 2013

I was just wondering if anyone has had joint pain very early in pregnancy- especially in the hips and knees.

I had rheumatoid arthritis as a child and over the summer tested positive for antibodies- during my last 2 m/c I experienced joint pain about a week before...

This morning I woke up with pain in my knees and my right hip. All of my joints are popping and cracking when I move...

I was wondering if this was a sign that my RA was flaring and I should worry (PGAL brain) or if joint pain this early is a normal symptom and I should calm the heck down??

Thanks to all who read and have a great day!!!

dtowngirl · January 2013

Joint pain was actually my first symptom. My wrist has been bothering me daily and my left knee has been in pain occasionally.

If you think it would make you feel better you could give your doctor a call. It can't hurt to get some reassurance.

emeraudecephiro · January 2013

I had a ton of pain especially on my hip joints.

hopeforamiracle2013 · January 2013

Thank you so much. I feel much better now. It is funny because it is a symptom that is not commonly talked about but seems to be rather common.

big_noise · January 2013

huckleberry08:
I have had a lot of hip pain the whole time. However, given your history, it can't hurt to call your doc, just to check in.

I agree with this. But yes, I had some. Mostly in my hips and in my jaw. Only one side. It actually came back a couple weeks ago and was extremely painful to the point where if I chewed wrong I would wince in pain. It was completely gone two days later. Super bizarre.

ktbelle1211 · January 2013

I've had a fair amount in my hips...Makes me feel better to hear others have it as well...If your is so bad its worrying you, give your MD a call...They always make me feel better!

Luthy · January 2013

Yep, I've had a ton in my hips and knees since very early on. Sorry you're in pain though!

hopeforamiracle2013 · January 2013

Thank you so much girls. I'm not complaining. I'll take the pain It's not even that bad. Just want to know everything is okay!!

MJM3108 · January 2013

I had quite a bit of hip pain and low back pain beginning early on in this pregnancy, and it has been off and on throughout. It did ease up a bit in the 2nd tri, and is now back with a vengeance! I did herniate a disc in my low back in November 2011 (L5-S1) so I think that may be contributing to the problem.

I agree that joint pain seems to be a common symptom that is not commonly noted in most pregnancy books, etc.

cekelly11 · January 2013

I get a lot of knee and hip pain during pg, a body pillow does help some. My mom has RA and I know it flared up when she was pg with my sister(thats how she was diagnosed) it might be worth a call to you doctor to check in. Hope you get some relief

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