Postpardum Carpal Tunnel And Arthritis Due to Prenancy Posted: 01-17-07 15:03pm
I was told that I obtained carpal tunnel
due to pregnancy. I have been told that
it is common and will go away. I also am
having joint pain in my knees as well. My
doctor told me it would go away soon. I
am now almost 4 months postpardum. Any
info or help would be great.
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Mommy35
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Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3165 Location: Vacationland, USA,
Posted: 01-17-07 15:29pm
I am due in march, and my hands have been
numb for months!!! My ob said it is very
common and will without a doubt go away
after the baby is born, especially if
there is not history of carpel tunnel.
With pregnancy everything swells including
your arms, even if you can't see that
their swollen. There are like 100 little
nerves that run in the wrist, so it's easy
to imagine how things can get pinched off.
The root of my carpel tunnel is actually
in my armpits. My ob referred me to a do
(physical therapist), which I see every 2
weeks. It doesn't relieve all of my
symptoms, but does make it a bit better
for the short term.
What I like the best is that she cracks my
back and neck which feels amazing.
What also works is sleeping with braces on
my wrists, so I don't bend them in my
sleep. If you are sitting in a chair,
put a pillow under your elbows so your
arms are a bit elevated. This promotes
better circulation.
