Patient's question:
Starting from when I was pregnant with my second child, and then around the sixth or seventh month, I started experiencing lower back pain, rib pain, and pain in all the bones in my upper body. I managed to endure it until the baby was born. During the postpartum period, when changing diapers for the child, the lower back pain was so severe that I couldn’t lie down. After the postpartum period, the pain gradually subsided.When the child turned one year old and I stopped breastfeeding, the lower back pain became constant. If I did housework for a bit longer, the entire upper part of my body would ache, but the pain would disappear after resting. Five years later, after doing housework for just two or three hours, the entire lower back and upper back would hurt. Lying down would relieve it, but if I did something for too long, the pain would return. Yet, no tests could identify any problems……
What is actually going on here? Could this be a postpartum condition?
Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it should be necessary to consider the possibility of postpartum rheumatism. Treatments such as physical therapy, medicinal bath, cold compress with traditional Chinese medicine, steam therapy with traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion can be used. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding a damp living environment, and take proper rest while engaging in appropriate activities. Maintain a good mood. The above advice is for the question "How to deal with rib pain starting from the second pregnancy and lasting for six or seven months?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you health and happiness every day!