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I feel like my body is shutting down . very weak arms and legs and overall feeling abnormally weak . thyroid checks normal . post partum depression ?

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Dr. Adam Smith answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Post-partum depression is an important consideration given your symptoms (feeling weak and tired) in a previously and otherwise healthy person. Speak with your doctor, as there are other laboratory tests that could be or may have been done to assess for cortisol, B12 and folate (folic acid) deficiency as well as anemia. If all lab work is unremarkable, it may be worth discussing pos-tpartum depression.

Answered 8/19/2014

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Plenty: Fatigue after giving birth can be related to several deficiencies in hormones , anemia and post partum depression. For your case it sounds like a complete history and physical is recommended with your doctor.

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