Aching and stiff in the morning

[faithtrustandpixiedust]

I'm 30 years old and since having DD 8 months ago when I get out of bed/walk downstairs in the morning I am so stiff and achy, my legs, feet and lower back mainly.
It eases after a few minutes but I just wondered if this was a normal thing or something I should be concerned about. I feel like an old woman sometimes 😅 and I feel like I should be able to just jump out of bed and get on with my day but I can't.

If you were 15 years older I’d say normal, but it’s a bit unusual at 30. Is there arthritis in your family, or are you v overweight? I would mention it to your Gp.

I'm 62 and I get this, especially in the winter. I went on holiday recently and it was quite hot and I didn't get it on holiday so I'm thinking it is to do with the cold damp climate we in the UK have in the British winter.

Are you breastfeeding and/or co-sleeping?

I've been getting this since m son was born. He's 18 months old now. Its not just when I get out of bed either, if I've been sat in same position for a while I get it too especially my knees and lower back. My GP isn't bothered and says it's probably from my c section 🙄 I am v overweight and am classed as obese. I'm trying to lose weight because I know this will be contributing to my pain. I'm also being investigated for fibromyalgia and hav had all the rule out tests. I'm same age as you also xx

I had this really badly after my first child at age 23! So not an age thing it's a hormone thing. U think it takes between 6-12 months for the relaxin hormone to normalise after birth. Second child in my early 30s I don't remember it being as bad.

With me it was my knees and ankles that were the worst. And it does wear off after you get moving but even when I had been sat on sofa for too long and got up it was bad. X

What weight are you? When I'm heavier I notice this much more!

I've always had joint pain , the best way to alleviate it is to do
Morning stretches .

Ditto. I feel a new year diet coming on 😔

I am 53 and have fibro and arthritis, I cannot even get out of bed before taking my painkillers😪

It's taken me years (and a low carb diet) to conclude that gluten somehow makes my joints ache. Eliminating it has really put a new spring in my step and I definitely feel the impact if I lapse. I haven't taken it any further regarding allergy testing so don't have absolute proof however.

Thanks for all your answers, glad in a way to see it is quite common!
To answer a few questions:
No arthritis in the family that I am aware of,
not overweight, holding onto a bit of post baby weight still but average bmi,
I am not breastfeeding but am co sleeping most nights, It isn't any different on those mornings where I've had the bed to myself though,
This is my second baby, I briefly remember having this with my first but it only lasted for the first couple of weeks I'm sure.

I did have a section this time round so I was wondering if it could be to do with that and the fact I still don't have great core strength, I think if it's still happening in the new year I will contact the gp

I had really bad body pains after my DD2 especially my shin bones, everything would really ache in the morning. Had bloods turned out it was vit D I was at 9 I think, so super low. Maybe get some bloods done

Is it possible that you have PGP? It usually starts in pregnancy but can start after birth, and it's when your pelvic joints aren't working properly. It can be treated by a physio or osteopath.

Thanks @Cocothebear I had bloods a few weeks post section due to high blood loss and low iron but I've no idea if they'd have checked vit d, I'll defo ask

@SoIRejoined I actually had this throughout my third trimester but I had no idea it could remain after pregnancy, I had physio and nobody ever mentioned that it could continue to cause issues! I have the number for the physio I was under during pregnancy so I'm going to give them a call tomorrow

how long does the morning stiffness last? Do you just feel stiff in your back/spine or in other joints too?

@MrsTopaz it varies to be honest, sometimes it's eased by the time I've got downstairs and made breakfast, sometimes it's a couple of hours. Occasionally my hands but not very often so I'm not sure there's a link there, mainly feet, ankles, hips, lower back.