ME and pregnancy
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:49 pm
Hi,
I was wondering if you have any information about ME and pregnancy?
I am 36 and have had moderate ME for 10 years, but its always been my dream to have a child of my own.
I cannot work, but I'm ok at home as long as I pace myself and rest when able to.
I am on some meds (one in particular I know I have to stop before trying for a baby)
Our problem is that we have recently been given conflicting information!
My GP said it was worth the risk and I should be ok after giving birth and I am well & healthy enough to try.
But now my neurologist has said there was a high chance that after giving birth I could have a severe relapse and may end up bed bound (due to the hormone surge released after giving birth)?
So now we don't know what to do!
(I knew the GP for 6 years, before he recently retired, but I've only known the neurologist about 6 months)
Do you have any advice for us regarding this, as we are now very confused!
We really want to try for a baby, but really need some advice on the matter!
Thanks
Kirsty
I was wondering if you have any information about ME and pregnancy?
I am 36 and have had moderate ME for 10 years, but its always been my dream to have a child of my own.
I cannot work, but I'm ok at home as long as I pace myself and rest when able to.
I am on some meds (one in particular I know I have to stop before trying for a baby)
Our problem is that we have recently been given conflicting information!
My GP said it was worth the risk and I should be ok after giving birth and I am well & healthy enough to try.
But now my neurologist has said there was a high chance that after giving birth I could have a severe relapse and may end up bed bound (due to the hormone surge released after giving birth)?
So now we don't know what to do!
(I knew the GP for 6 years, before he recently retired, but I've only known the neurologist about 6 months)
Do you have any advice for us regarding this, as we are now very confused!
We really want to try for a baby, but really need some advice on the matter!
Thanks
Kirsty