Leg pain
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Last post: 23/02/2024 at 10:32 am
I had my son my emergency cesarean almost 9 months ago and for the past 7 -8 ish months I've had severe pains in my legs starting from my scar. These pains make it very difficult for me to move my legs without having to grab them and pull them to where i want them. The pains also make it really painful to walk . I have been to doctors and I was told its due to me having my son but when i got blood results after christmas i was told its due to low vitamin d and iron.
Anybody else had the same issue and what was the reason?
Have you had tablets etc for iron have they worked or helped if not go back to doctors you shouldn't suffer like this x
Hi Leah, it's Sarah, Netmums' Midwife here.
I'm so sorry you're experiencing so much pain. Vitamin D should definitely help with that. Most people living in the UK have low levels of Vitamin D due to our lack of sunshine and being so far north and it can have profound effects on our health! The recommended dose is between 800-1000iu per day but it's important to take Vitamin K, Magnesium and Zinc at the same to really help your body absorb maximum amounts of Vitamin D.
One other thing which may be worth considering is scar release therapy - this gentle form of manipulation and massage can really help the body heal scar tissue and the surrounding areas by stimulating the skin, fascia and muscle involved.
It might also be worth some form of Pilates too as this works on strengthening the abdominal muscles as well as correcting the alignment of the spine and pelvis (both of which take a real strain during pregnancy).
A section is major abdominal surgery which involves multiple layers of skin and muscle, and unlike most other operations you have to keep a baby alive afterwards rather than resting and recuperating. We know that the body takes a good year to heal properly after surgery (sometimes longer) so be gentle on yourself, and your body, too.
I hope this helps, and good luck too!
Best wishes
Midwife Sarah
Hi Leah, it's Sarah, Netmums' Midwife here.
I'm so sorry you're experiencing so much pain. Vitamin D should definitely help with that. Most people living in the UK have low levels of Vitamin D due to our lack of sunshine and being so far north and it can have profound effects on our health! The recommended dose is between 800-1000iu per day but it's important to take Vitamin K, Magnesium and Zinc at the same to really help your body absorb maximum amounts of Vitamin D.
One other thing which may be worth considering is scar release therapy - this gentle form of manipulation and massage can really help the body heal scar tissue and the surrounding areas by stimulating the skin, fascia and muscle involved.
It might also be worth some form of Pilates too as this works on strengthening the abdominal muscles as well as correcting the alignment of the spine and pelvis (both of which take a real strain during pregnancy).
A section is major abdominal surgery which involves multiple layers of skin and muscle, and unlike most other operations you have to keep a baby alive afterwards rather than resting and recuperating. We know that the body takes a good year to heal properly after surgery (sometimes longer) so be gentle on yourself, and your body, too.
I hope this helps, and good luck too!
Best wishes
Midwife Sarah
My son was in NNU for 13 days so I was back and to for feeds, changes and cuddles. I was told a good few times I should be resting so it's my own fault probably unless they cut through nerves to my legs as it was a case of get him out or he dies. What do you suggest I do ?
My son was in NNU for 13 days so I was back and to for feeds, changes and cuddles. I was told a good few times I should be resting so it's my own fault probably unless they cut through nerves to my legs as it was a case of get him out or he dies. What do you suggest I do ?
Uou shouldn't have to struggle on like this. Make an appointment with your GP and show him Midwife Sarah's reply. He should be able to prescribe the vitamins and refer you for therapy. Hope you are feeling better soon.
