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Can pregnancy cause sore arms? i cannot get comfortable laying down and when i get up they're sooo sore. my lower back is too. also acne has increased

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Pregnancy: Pregnancy has multiple effects in your muscles. The hormonal changes often affect ligaments which may present as "soreness". Also, pregnancy may affect your potassium/calcium levels. Both if which may affect muscles. It's important to stay hydrated, take a prenatal vitamin, and eat a healthy diet. Some discomforts are just discomforts of pregnancy, from just being pregnant. If worse, call an ob.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Raj Upadya answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Possibly : Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can cause any number of symptoms...

Answered 9/7/2013

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