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Will Potts Spine Effect The Pregnancy?
6years ago i was dignosed with potts spine. I took treatment for 1year 6months. I was hospitalised for months and finaly sent home. I still have back pain sometimes and tingling in my legs but nt as often as before. Now i find myself 3months pregnant and im scared i wont be able to carry the babay to term after having potts disease. Is it possible to carry the weight of the baby to turm without damaging my spine futher. Thank you
Thu, 29 May 2014
HAI
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POTTS SPINE is tuberculous infection in spine.
it wont affect your pregnancy by any means.
take healthy diet and supplementary vitamins.
the weight gain may cause little discomfort or pain due to previous disease .
it never increase your spine damage ,dont worry.
continue your pregnancy with hope.
regards
dr.vanithadevi
WELCOME TO HCM
POTTS SPINE is tuberculous infection in spine.
it wont affect your pregnancy by any means.
take healthy diet and supplementary vitamins.
the weight gain may cause little discomfort or pain due to previous disease .
it never increase your spine damage ,dont worry.
continue your pregnancy with hope.
regards
dr.vanithadevi
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