Ultima Espino, after her second son's birth, encountered debilitating back pain due to multiple spinal fractures triggered by breastfeeding-related osteoporosis. Initially attributing her pain to a common postpartum issue, Espino's condition worsened despite her historically active lifestyle. After consulting various healthcare professionals without receiving definitive answers, she resorted to using a walker to assist her mobility. Her experience highlights the complexities of postpartum health and the need for increased awareness of such rare conditions affecting women's health.
I felt like I pulled a muscle so severely that every single hour of every day, that pain was compounding.
I just chalked it up to 'most women don't work out that far into pregnancy,' she said.
By the time she saw the PT, her pain was much more severe. "I couldn't put on pants without crying," she said.
It's definitely not here.
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