Hi everyone, I’d love some tips on how to cope with pregnancy.
I’m 27 and pregnant with my first baby. I’ve had fibromyalgia since I was 14, so I’m used to managing it. But since I had to stop my medication, my body is struggling.
A lot of fibromyalgia and pregnancy symptoms overlap, and it’s been really hard. I had to cut down on coffee (which helped my migraines), so now I have frequent headaches that make the nausea worse.
I’m starting my 2nd trimester and more tired than ever. I take two naps a day (1–1.5 hours each) and still feel exhausted. My joints also hurt more, and I know it will likely get worse as the baby grows.
I’d really appreciate any tips. Also, should I see a specialist? I’m having some issues with my current doctor, and I don’t have a family doctor right now. Since I have fibromyalgia, do you think I should also check in with my rheumatologist?
A quick note to end on a lighter tone:
When I called the health line, they asked typical pregnancy questions like “Are you more tired than usual?” or “Are you peeing more?” My answer to everything was: “Not more than usual… I have fibromyalgia.” I'm sure the nurse on the other side felt like strangling me, lol.