Wondering if I could pick your brains about some postnatal symptoms I am having. I have done the dreaded dr google search, but haven't come back with much information.
I had a baby 2 weeks ago, and I have been experiencing the following:
- mild headaches
- eyes sensitive to light
- eyes sore
- foggy feeling
- light headed / dizzy
- hot flushes
- difficulty catching my breath
- feeling nauseous
I had high blood pressure after the birth of my baby, but it stabilised a few hours later. Blood pressure hasn't been checked since. When I experience these symptoms I tend to panic, and have panic attacks (which I know of course doesn't help and makes it worse). I also have a toddler, so I have been avoiding leaving the house of fear of fainting etc and my children being left vulnerable. I have drove once since I had my baby, and it felt very unsafe. My spacial awareness has disappeared, and I kept having panic attacks and had to keep pulling over to compose myself. I live rural, so I'm stuck indoors unless I use the car, therefore we've been house bound.
I am of course going to see my GP, but I am waiting for an appointment to become available (the appointment system isn't wonderful, and you cannot book far in advance). I will bring up the possibly of postnatal anxiety / depression. I don't feel I am depressed, but I know I shouldn't dismiss that it's possible. Also will be booking an eye test, as I do wear glasses but they're only needed for driving etc.
Just to add I'm hypothyroid (so will need a blood test to check that my levels are ok), and I have been taking iron tablets incase I am anaemic. I am eating plenty, and drinking lots of water, so I don't think it's lack of nutrients or dehydration.
Anyone have any thought as to what it could possibly be? Or why I'm experiencing this? I really just need to start feeling better, as I feel my life is on hold and consumed by my symptoms.
Thank you for reading, and thank you in advance for replying!