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I had postpartum thyroiditis with my first son and now i'm 2 months postpartum with second son and joints are cracky.not painful at all.thyroid issue?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possible, but...: ...sure doesn't sound like it. So easy to check! Talk with your PCP or OB/gyn. Congrats on the new baby!

Answered 8/2/2014

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Check your thyroid: if you had thyroiditis earlier, you may have low thyroid by now. A thyroid test will be helpful to clarify

Answered 8/2/2014

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