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Heavy, sore arms and legs

jennks85jennks85 member
in 3rd Trimester
Has anyone experienced heavy, sore arms and legs in the third trimester? The best way I can describe them is that they feel like they are filled with sand - maybe they're swollen? I know it's to be expected that my feet and ankles are swollen, and the legs make sense, but it seems so weird to me that my arms would be sore too. Almost like I've done too many push-ups, although that has definitely not been happening. 
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Re: Heavy, sore arms and legs

  • ConversationFearConversationFear member
    No I know what you are talking about. Especially my wrists and forearms. I have come to the conclusion it's from being so heavy and lifting myself up to get off the couch or out of bed so frequently. Your legs are probably sore for the same reason - carrying that weight around if you aren't used to it can definitely take it's toll!

     

     

     

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  • TheaRaeTheaRae member
    Oh yes! This is no fun mine is just starting, but I find that uping my water intake and a nice power walk really helps to relieve all the heaviness that I am feeling.
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  • momof2buggsmomof2buggs member
    Sounds exactly like what my symptoms were, and it turns out I was iron deficient. I'd say get it checked out by your care provider. Do you also notice shortness of breath?
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