susie in tx Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 This has not been a fun pregnancy for me. None of them are, but this one has been especially frustrating. Just when I think I feel better and am not nauseous or sick to my stomach, I backslide and I feel terrible again. I'm gaining a ton of weight, which I don't usually do in the early months. Lately, I've been waking up in the middle of the night, unable to breathe. Well, it feels that way. It's probably a panic attack and I can't take anything for it since I generally don't take drugs AND I'm pg. But I honestly cannot take months of this. A few nights, I was able to go back to sleep right away. Now, I'm getting so that I'm afraid to go to sleep because I can't breathe. I had this happen last night. Today, I feel sort of out of breath as well. I talked with my midwife about this and she recommended more b vitamins and magnesium, thinking that perhaps my adrenals weren't functioning as well as they could. I guess this is just a rant, as I'm very grateful to be pregnant and am looking forward to a new baby. But I really could do without all the extra drama I create for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I would insist on having a complete thyroid panel test (all of them, not just a TSH). Those symptoms are typical of hypothyroidism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I would insist on having a complete thyroid panel test (all of them, not just a TSH). Those symptoms are typical of hypothyroidism. I have an appointment with my regular doctor, but not for a couple of weeks. The last time I had my thyroid panel done, it was fine, to the surprise of my doctor. I suppose it could have changed since then. The odd thing is that I'm not under stress like I have been in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have had 6 children, and hormones can have a powerful effect on a womans emotional make-up. This is most likely a physiological need more than a psychological one I agree with your midwife. B-vitamins help your nervous system cope with the overload being thrown at it, while magnesium is a "tension" reliever. Buy a high quality B-complex and take them incrementally throughout the day until you find the right dosage for your body (or follow your midwife's dosage recommendation). Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm glad I saw this thread. I've been very out of breath (well, I am 6 weeks from my due date - but this is more out of breath than "normal"). My iron has been low which my doc has been keeping his eye on. Maybe I should add in Vit. b and magnesium (at a different time from my iron supplement) too. (Geo, your comment about the nervous system makes me feel so much better! Mine definitely feels overloaded, LOL!) susie - I hope you get relief soon. I have rough pregnancies too and I really sympathize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I wake up with chect pain and can't breathe when I sleep on my back. It has something to do with the baby being on a major artery. Thankfully, this too shall pass. I hope you are feeling better soon, Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Make sure you have both your hemoglobin AND ferritin tested (both measures of iron) as well as thyroid. I struggle with chronic anemia--when my numbers are low I struggle with anxiety. Please get it checked properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Make sure you have both your hemoglobin AND ferritin tested (both measures of iron) as well as thyroid. I struggle with chronic anemia--when my numbers are low I struggle with anxiety. Please get it checked properly. Thanks for the reminder. Vitamin D is another part of the anemia issue, as well. I'll get that checked, too. My hemoglobin was very low during my last pregnancy, but ferritin was fine. I managed to pull the numbers back up supplementing with hematinic by Solgar. It's all she uses for anemia now. Thanks again. I'm adding some supps to my regimen and have a couple more on order. I found a good b complex in my cupboard and will start that tomorrow. I tend to have a hard time holding b vites, but haven't had that issue since last year. Out of sight, out of mind, I guess. It'd be nice if all of this was easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, susie, I loved, adored, cherished being pregnant with every one of my kids. But I swear I was also probably mentally ill throughtout most of it. Those pregnancy hormones are killers not to mention all the vitamins and minerals going to the sweet little leach growing inside of you. You aren't alone. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I agree about the B vitamins and Mag It is good to take calcium and magnesium together. You can get cal/mag tablets, I take those 3 x a day. I also take a fish oil capsul 2 x a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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