obviously this far on in my pregnancy (37wk) i have no choice but to sleep on my side,the thing is within 10 mins of me being on my side my hand starts to tingle and then getspins and needles,so i swap sides only for it to then happen in the other hand,ive tried placing my arms/hands in different positions but nothing stop's it.
This is happening every night and is driving me mad
has this happend to anyone else?
If so what was the cause,i mentioned it to the midwife but she said oh youve not long left now so just bare it.
2007-11-12 09:16:39 · 4 answers · asked by xxsamxx 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pregnancy induced carpal tunnel syndrome is actually fairly common. It is caused by swelling and fluid retention common in pregnancy. You can buy wrist braces and wear them to bed. This helped me quite a bit along with propping my arms on a pillow while I slept. It will help with the discomfort. No need to be any more uncomfortable than you already are!
2007-11-12 10:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 37 weeks and my hands are going numb too. They also ache. They feel as if they've smacked with a hammer. I've heard it's because the baby is positioned on a nerve that cuts off circulation to the hands. Hang in there girlie it's all we can do. I'm also having a really hard time breathing...not pleasant.
2007-11-12 17:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also got the same thing when i was pregnant with my son around the same time.... my OB said its quite common for woman in that far in the pregnancy to get symptoms similar to carple tunnel and it will go away within a few weeks of delivery... so pretty much all you can do is grin and bare it unfortunatley.
2007-11-12 17:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like bad circulation talk to ur doctor, or there are natural herbs that help circulation try GNC.
2007-11-12 17:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by 420 4' LIFE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋