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Q: dizzy postpartum extreme fatigue

asked by: fancygal on October 10th, 2008

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I had my baby 3 months ago, and as soon as the baby came out, one week later i began having a sensation like vertigo. I feel very off balanced all the time. I am also having no appetite at all, and nauseated. I feel like am in 3 months pregnant all over again. I know i am not pregnant b/c i had a ultrasound. The doctor said everthing was fine. I also got checked for anemia, bloodcounts, RA, estrogen, thyroid and lyme. Everything fine. I had my eyes checked and i also went to two ENT's. Anyone having these symptoms pp??? I had a C-section, and only gained about 25-30 pounds and the baby weighed 10 pounds. I am already 10 pounds under my prepreg weight. I also have extreme fatigue.
Could this be PPD???

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rooted

replied on October 12th, 2008

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I'm not sure if vertigo and weight loss are associate with post pardum depression, or not. What does your obstetrician say? Have you visited with a psychologist for a post natal mental health check?

fancygal

replied on October 12th, 2008

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hey

The OB wants to give me some meds for depression, but i don't want to go that route. Tommorrow i will find out if i have a UTI, which would be why i feel so yucky. I will talk with her more tommorrow about what the next step to take is.

rooted

replied on October 13th, 2008

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Glad to hear it, fancygal...please let us know what the diagnosis is, as it may help someone else searching for answers to the same symptoms! I hope that you find an answer and can clear up the situation ASAP! Good luck!

cisum

replied on June 8th, 2009

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post natal dizziness and fatigue

I came online to find out exactly the same answers - why do I feel dizzy and tired after having my baby. I suspect it might be PPD which I know fades with time as I had it after my last baby but I didn't have the dizziness. Let me know what you find out.
Thanks.

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