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Is It Normal To Have Frequent Muscle Cramps While Breastfeeding?
Question: I am a 35 year old woman, very athletic. Since the birth of my second child 10 months ago, I keep pulling muscles everywhere from doing nothing basically. My neck, shoulder area, my knees and calves and feet all get injured very easily. I am very frustrated because nobody has any answers.
Brief Answer:
Advice to check calcium levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding increase calcium demand in your body. It is possible that women experience calcium deficiency after childbirth. Calcium deficiency can cause muscle cramping/pulled muscle.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider to check blood calcium levels. You can also start over the counter Vitamin D/ calcium supplements.
If you develop muscle cramps, apply heat on affected muscle and stretch.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Advice to check calcium levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding increase calcium demand in your body. It is possible that women experience calcium deficiency after childbirth. Calcium deficiency can cause muscle cramping/pulled muscle.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider to check blood calcium levels. You can also start over the counter Vitamin D/ calcium supplements.
If you develop muscle cramps, apply heat on affected muscle and stretch.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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