Hi i am 36 wks pregnant.I know that carpel tunnel is a common side effect of pregnancy.I was just wondering though is it soppose to be painful cause I wake up from sleeping and my hands just hurt and are always a little swollen lately.My feet are swollen too and I've been lying in bed for like 2 days doing nothing waiting to go to the doctor thursday.So shouldn't this swelling go down if I'm staying off my feet and not using my hands?Or is this common?I have been scared people have been saying stuff to me about toxemia.What should I do?The swelling is not super bad.Am I just worrying for nothing?I feel my baby moving around and she seems fine.Help!Thank you!
2007-02-27 06:58:53 · 5 answers · asked by lady2 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A little swelling in the hands and feet is common during pregnancy...especially in the last trimester. However, it is a good idea to mention it to your doctor at your next appointment just to rule out any underlying problems. Staying off your feet should help.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is also common. There are many over-the-counter splints/braces that you can get to wear that should help with the discomfort. Be careful that they do not cause more swelling in your hands.
Good Luck and enjoy the little bundle of joy when she gets here!!!
2007-02-27 07:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably the usual swelling associated with pregnancy, but could be carpel tunnel. I started having carpel tunnel symptoms right away and the pain can be horrible, especially at night. The fastest way I've found to get rid of the pain is to stand up and swing my arms around to get the blood pumping in my hands again, if this happens for more than 2 nights in a row I go back to wearing my wrist guards, which I purchased at Target. They work great. I wouldn't worry too much and the good news is you have Dr's appointments fairly often now and can ask about it and also that you get to meet your new baby soon! Best Wishes!
2007-02-27 15:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by krista_focus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpal tunnel is definitely painful, otherwise nobody would go for surgery to fix it. In pregnant women though, it tends to go away.
For the swelling, this is normal too (and carpal tunnel would be related), but there are other things that can cause swelling (like preeclampsia). You might want to get a quick checkup, just to check blood pressure etc.
2007-02-27 15:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This started around 20 weeks for me. It has gotten better (or I am more used to it. They say to get your feet above your heart, and your arms hang from side of bed. I don't think it can be done all at the same time. Either way, my doc wasn't concerned, but let your doc know what is going on.
2007-02-27 15:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by #2 in the oven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor's office today and tell them about the painful swelling, see if the nurse or nurse practitioner has any advice on what you can do to ease that, or any words to ease your mind between now and Thursday.
2007-02-27 15:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jarien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋