Is joint pain common in late pregnancy?

by a.drian

Is joint pain common in late pregnancy?I'm 32 weeks and I have developed pain in my fingers and hips that has become almost excruciating at night. I'm only 25, surely I'm not getting arthritis! Is there anything I can do to alleviate the pain?

Michelle J
Yes it is common, My hips were awful towards the end of my pregnancy. It is also common becuase your body is stretching and preparing for labor. Heat helps and also a body pillow helped too. Good luck and congratulations

mommy_2_liam
Tylenol can help...the pain in your hips is your body opening up and getting ready for the main event...fingers might just be water retention making your fingers hurt.

proudmum.2boys
its perfectly normal, I'm 22 and I have it a bit worse than that... feels like my body is full of arthritis. I'm having a big baby and have put on alot of weight, so it kind of goes with the territory.

try doing stretches, sleep with a pillow between your knees, have lots of relaxing baths, get your hubby to give you massages, especially with body lotion..it'll help loosen up your muscles. I experience more stiffness than pain, so thats all I can suggest..

Manami S
that stage can be very painful. It can keep you up at night. Taking a bath can help with some of the pain but that was for me. and for the hips part, if you have sex it helps your hips relax and it sometimes help with easier pregnancy. But as i said that helped me. every pregnancy is different so i can give you a definite answer. But for the pain go to the doctor and get something prescribed is my best suggestion. (sorry for my language.) oh and congratulations. :)

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