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TwinDani
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Danielle
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Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
I have had carpal tunnel since about 25 weeks and now at 31 weeks it is just getting worse and I have been in so much pain this week.
Can I do anything to help this? It is only really bad in my left hand but my right hand is getting worse.
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Posted 10/7/11 11:47 AM  |
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addingonemore
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
I had carpal tunnel with my first. I found the braces helped me. You can get them in CVS or Rite Aid. Feel better
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| Posted 10/7/11 11:51 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
You could try a wrist brace at night. 
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| Posted 10/7/11 11:51 AM |
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
I wear my braces pretty much all the time...on both hands.
I have found sleeping with them on helps a little.
I also just went for an acupuncture session, which although it didn't help the numbness definitely helped the pain! My OB gave his blessing, so i did it. I'll go again next week.
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| Posted 10/7/11 12:46 PM |
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Ababy4me
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
I had very severe CT with my first pg (I had it beforehand & became unbearable during my pg - I've since had surgery on both wrists for it).
The braces barely helped, but one thing that did give me relief was submerging my arm up to the elbow in a pitcher of ice water before bed. I would alternate each arm & do it 3x each for as long as I could tolerate. It was horrible & painful in its own way, but it brought down the swelling & helped A LOT. I'd put the braces on right afterwards & go to bed. If nothing else is working you might want to try this. Good luck 
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| Posted 10/7/11 12:54 PM |
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Kris516
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Kris
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
With first, I wore the braces at night too. It helped. So far, not suffering with it this pregnancy.
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| Posted 10/7/11 3:10 PM |
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BnBdreamin
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Member since 10/06 5913 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Carpal Tunnel..does anything help
Braces! I wore them every night and here and there during the day. It takes time to get used to daily function with them. I had moderate support so they were awkward handling DS #1. I used them more when I was resting, driving or pushing stroller. But at night helped most. That's when I had the most pain anyway.
My CT is not pregnancy related. I actually had it worse before and after. And whenever I go on knitting and crochetting binges!  So be aware of what you're doing with your hands. Try to rest more. Typing and mousing on LIF does NOT help at all! 
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| Posted 10/10/11 4:54 PM |
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