My right hand keeps getting numb and is falling asleep alot throughout the day. Is this normal and what should I do?
2006-09-24 08:24:23 · 11 answers · asked by chyna 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It is pressure on the nerves. A lot of women develop Carpal Tunnel while pregnant, or women that already have it get symptoms worse and more often. I had to use a support on my arm that had magnets in it for relief.
2006-09-24 08:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had that. Also at about 30 weeks my legs started going numb when I was setting up right. Like when I would pee. (sorry if that is to much info LOL)
Anyway. I went to the chiropractor and it went away!!! Your back is moving to much to help support the baby and keep you balanced you might have a vertebra pushing on a nerve.
Hope this helps!
Camron
PS it also really helped with my hip pain!
2006-09-24 15:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by camron n 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is actually normal to get carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. It should go away after you have the baby. I read in a book that it is caused by weight gain and extra fluid you might retain. Mention it to your doctor, to be sure there is nothing you can do to alleviate the pain.
2006-09-24 15:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by S. O. 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The nerve is probably getting compressed because of all the extra fluid you're carrying around with you.
You should still tell your doctor at your next appointment, but they're probably tell you, "We can refer you to physical therapy, if you want, but it probably won't make much of a difference, and the numbness and tingling will probably go away after you deliver."
That's what they told me, anyway. And they were mostly right. (I did have a slight case of carpal tunnel, and some mild tendonitis in my shoulder, but the worst of it all went away after my daughter was born.)
2006-09-24 15:28:15 · answer #4 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would see a dr, specially when pregnant that could be a number of things. Bad blood flow for sure and that needs to be checked out. Goodluck
2006-09-24 15:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by embsmg 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i get very poor cerculation when i am pregnant as well but its usually just if i lean or lay or sumthing do u lean or lay on this arm if not i would talk to a professional
2006-09-24 15:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by momma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a question for your doctor. It could be nothing but you will feel better if your doctor checks it out.
2006-09-24 15:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by crzyanl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I duno...I am 15 weeks and my legs do that...if you get any advice could you email me and tell me what ppl say lol...Im sorry I couldnt answer...I have no idea why...maybe a pinched nerve?
2006-09-24 15:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why haven't you asked your doctor about this??? lol
2006-09-24 15:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by Island Queen 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
THERE IS LOW CIRCULATION THROUGH YOUR ARM AND IT'S AFFECTING YOUR HAND. OR THERE'S A VITAMIN MISSING FROM YOUR DIET
2006-09-24 15:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Ree-Ree 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋