feet, hands etc. falling asleep

I'm about 18 wks now, and have noticed over the last 2 or so that my legs, feet and hands tend to fall asleep a lot more often than ever (i.e. they tingle etc.) --- obviously this is likely a circulation problem -- anybody ever have something similar? Do you think I should raise it with my doctor?

Re: feet, hands etc. falling asleep

I had this during my pregnancy, mostly in my hands and arms and it was awful. I also had really bad carpal tunnel. I hope things are different for you but mine lasted from the point they started for the rest of my pregnancy to the point that I couldn't even write normal. I asked my doc and there was nothing that could really be done, it was a side effect of the swelling. I will say though, about 2 weeks after having my baby, it went away. Good luck with it, I know it stinks!

feet, hands etc. falling asleep

It only happens to me when I'm sleeping. But I had this happen even when I am not pregnant.

feet, hands etc. falling asleep

Ask your doctor. It sonds like it could be carpal tunnel. It sometimes happens during pregnancy and post partum. I would get a hand brace. They sell them at CVS. It helped me a lot. I had it post partum for a few weeks (not during pregnancy). It was very uncomfortable but eventually went away (3-4 weeks).

Re: feet, hands etc. falling asleep

It's pregnancy related carpal tunnel. I had it with my first and eventually some of my fingers were numb constantly. I started wearing braces at night on my hands and wrists, but towards the end, I wore thrm all the time. The braces definitely helped. Once I delivered, things were much better and I was completely back to normal within a few weeks. Hopefully yours won't get to the same point, but it is fairly common to experience the tingly feeling more often during pregnancy.

feet, hands etc. falling asleep

My sister had carpal tunnel during her pregnancy and like pp's have mentioned she swore by the brace.

feet, hands etc. falling asleep

Thanks! I'll look into a brace....between the tingling and now having round ligament pain again (I had it at about week 12 and it was PAINFUL), I feel like a mess! :)