Especially when I breastfeed my baby in lying position, my entire arm becomes numb and painful. I'm also having difficulty moving my thumb. Occasionally my middle and ring finger gets numb (pin and needle sensation) even when Im not carrying her.
Am I having the carpal tunnel syndrome?
What can I do? Im the only caretaker of my baby. Aside from my husband but he works.
2007-03-28 18:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by trisha_alexandria 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Go to your Doctor so you can find out for sure. I had the same problem but it was just a pinched nerve in my upper arm. It was hard to pick up and carry my son with out the worry that my arm would give out. But it didn't. You can try taking a nice hot bath. This way your relaxing not only your arm but your whole body which my help if your stressed.
2007-03-29 00:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kellie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get all the time too saddly not from holding my baby(yet) but mine is just form tendinitis just soak you arm/wrist in some epsoms salt and it should feel better.
2007-03-29 04:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know some moms who have had this happen...i blame those huge car infant car seats...lay off using that for a while (carrying baby around in it...of course use it while driving) and while nursing get yourself into more comfortable position...use pillows, ly down...whatever it takes....
2007-03-29 07:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope!! Pinched nerve.
2007-03-28 18:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by popeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go and see your GP and get checked before it gets any worse.good luck
2007-03-28 18:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by mum of 3 girls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋