C-Section Recovery: Postpartum Sweating & Back Pain - Is It Normal?

Question
Hi,

I underwent C-section and have a 3 month old baby. On most counts, I feel fully recovered save profuse sweating and some back spasms. It is mild winter where I live and for the first time I am facing it without much winterwear. Is this a symptom faced by others or do I need to see a doctor?

Answer
The sweating can be a normal side effect as your body recovers from pregnancy and releases all of the extra fluids that built up.  The back spasms can be a side effect of the anesthesia used for the c-section, whether it was a spinal or an epidural.  However, three months is a little far out for both of these to still be occurring, and you may want to check with your doctor to rule out any possible complications.