I'm 32 weeks pregnant and have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from my pregnancy. Is there any massage techniques or anything I can do to ease it as I am in a lot of discomfort! Please help!
2007-02-09 05:49:41 · 15 answers · asked by polly 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
REST and taking a mild pain killer
2007-02-09 05:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see a Massage Theraist which can really help. Or you can try doing it yourself. Use a little massage oil so your hand can glide over the skin. Try to find a position where you hand and forearm are higher than your heart.
Relax the affected arm as much as possible. Biginning at the wrist, glide your other hand up your arm applying light pressure. Repeat many times with deeper pressure. The idea is to push blood and fluids back toward the heart.
It will take about 20 minutes to do both sides of the arm. If you can get someone to do it for you, all the better.
This technique can reduce swelling and inflammation which is probably causing the pain. Try it a few times. It should help you feel at least some relief.
2007-02-09 14:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try buying a brace from the drugstore. They should be kept with the ACE wraps. Wear it all the time, even at night, until the pain subsides.
Refrain from playing on the computer for loner than 20-30 minutes at a time. Make sure you take breaks and stretch your wrist out if you have to be on the computer for longer than that.
Ask your doctor about taking some Ibuprofen or Tylenol for the pain.
Avoid doing anything that could cause strain to the wrist, especially repetitive actions (like sliding items across the scanner at the store if you are a cashier).
That should help!
2007-02-09 13:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by porcelina222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Injections of a corticosteroid suspension into the carpal tunnel occasionally bring long-lasting relief. Corticosteroids are the strongest drugs available for reducing inflammation in the body, and thus, should be used only after discussion with a doctor.
2007-02-09 14:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh poor you i had the same problem when i was pregnant.Some nights i just couldnt sleep .My husband used to massage my shoulder and that seemed to help .i Also stared looking on the internet for cures.Came across BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES.G8 stuff.Would recommend you try this safe to take whist pregnant aswell.full of vitamins.i took a tablespoon everyday and within 2 weeks the pain was less .Put a tube bandage for wrist as this will help with the pins and needles.Hope you feel better soon .
2007-02-09 17:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by clmez2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, you can visit the local physiotherapy department (normally via GP referral, unless you have a direct access scheme in your area). or some A & E departments or minor injuries units.
They will be able to provide you with two Futura wrist splints which you wear at night.
In my experience as a Physiotherapist they work well, but give them at least two weeks to take effect. You are entitled to these on the NHS so please do not buy them as they can be expensive.
Hope this works and congrats on the baby. Take care.
2007-02-09 14:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by roodle007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a chiropractor. I developed CTS at the end of the pregancy and it didn't clear up till I finally went in for an adjustment (vs surgery my doctor was considering). After 3 sessions it was almost gone. Hope you feel better.
2007-02-09 13:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum and a teacher of mine had that recently. My mum said she would suddenly get pins and needles and drop things! They both had to have minor operations (I don't mean to scare you!) and now they are fine. They weren't pregnant though and were - I'm only assuming here! ;) - quite a bit older than you, around late 50s! You prob wouldn't have an op though so late in pregnancy, but maybe if it hasn't gone away afterwards..... =/
Good luck with the birth though! =)
2007-02-09 14:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by dot254 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-09 15:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by cassosborn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your doctor, but wrist splints are commonly prescribed to people with CTS. Hopefully yours gets better after you have the baby.
2007-02-09 13:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by Mohay3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes get two hand splints from any pharmacy i also had it while pregnant it only went 3 months after he was born he 8 months now for now you can pinch your wrist and lift your arm in air it helped me
2007-02-09 13:54:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋