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And yes it probably is a pregnancy thing but I have had problems before with this arm/wrist just never thought anything of it and obviously the pain has gotten worse in pregnancy!!
I did think it was RSI too but I've had that and know what that's like and I am rarely on the laptop.....tonight's an exception lol plus it stemmed from my elbow! But I can bear the pain at the moment!Hey I had carpal tunnel syndrome when I was expecting and it resolved without treatment 8 weeks post delivery. ... but the numbness could be disabling as unable to do finger maneuvers like writing. .
It could also be RSI - repetitive strain injury which is found in pp who uses keyboards regularly...
I only posted because my op was really successful and any pain that I did have disappeared.
One of the unusual things through my recovery which was a week, was I never had to take pain killers after the surgery. My sleep cycle improved and the relief was unbelievable.
So like I said, if you continue after the baby has arrived, get it done!
Can't recommend it enough!
Didn't see a mention of pregnancy in the OP, just a later one saying it was more common in pregnancy, of course medical advice should be followed. I can't take asprin if I want to be able to breathe, but most people don't have that problemThat sounds unpleasant! The need to wall-bash I mean : D
I know you didn't intend for the OP to take any drugs, but just a reminder to any pregnant readers that things like ibuprofen are not recommended in pregnancy:
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2398.aspx?CategoryID=54
Sorry thought I did mention it....I know I didn't sorry, it was only because @azure knew that I was pregnantDidn't see a mention of pregnancy in the OP, just a later one saying it was more common in pregnancy, of course medical advice should be followed. I can't take asprin if I want to be able to breathe, but most people don't have that problem
Didn't see a mention of pregnancy in the OP, just a later one saying it was more common in pregnancy, of course medical advice should be followed. I can't take asprin if I want to be able to breathe, but most people don't have that problem
I presume that is why the post was moved to the pregnancy section haha!No problem It wasn't mentioned in the opening post, and my mention of pregnancy didn't make that clear, only in a post about midwives was it made clear (first page of thread)
I'm always extra-cautious as we don't know who'll be reading so it was for their benefit not in any way having a go at you
Hello can carpal tunnel also cause shoulder pain too???I only posted because my op was really successful and any pain that I did have disappeared.
One of the unusual things through my recovery which was a week, was I never had to take pain killers after the surgery. My sleep cycle improved and the relief was unbelievable.
So like I said, if you continue after the baby has arrived, get it done!
Can't recommend it enough!
I presume you aren't pregnant then?? Yeah my wrist keeps playing up lately xxI have carpel tunnel in both wrists. It also causes muscle wastage too. It is extremely very painful at night. I am taking meds for it but your body gets use to the dose so, I have to keep taking more and more until I get the op done. Personally, I would rather have a baby as it would be far less pain!!!
Hello again is there anything I can do for the pain like now??? Its beyond uncomfortable now and annoying and a cushion doesn't help xxI don't know if a pillow would help, but I was thinking you could maybe rest your arm on it and it might help relieve some of the pain. If certain positions make the pain worse, then having a pillow 'in the right place' might help a little because you could train yourself to try to keep your arm there rather than above your head/under your side/whichever position makes it hurt more.
I know you can buy wrist splints in high street chemists but I'm not sure whether that would be a good idea, so I thought maybe the pillow would be a gentle alternative until you get seen.
Hello again is there anything I can do for the pain like now??? Its beyond uncomfortable now and annoying and a cushion doesn't help xx
Ah I thought you did! Sorry! I have a hot water bottle somewhere so I will try that if I can find it it just doesn't make sense it's relatively okay during the day but at night it starts playing up! I have diabetes clinic tomorrow with a new dsn, could or should I mention it to her??? XxI'd give your GP a call first thing in the morning @ohitsnicola It does sound like a splint might be a possible help for you.
Would hot or cold water help at all? Or even a temporary sling to hold it still? I've never had carpal tunnel so I'm not sure how the pain feels.
Ah I thought you did! Sorry! I have a hot water bottle somewhere so I will try that if I can find it it just doesn't make sense it's relatively okay during the day but at night it starts playing up! I have diabetes clinic tomorrow with a new dsn, could or should I mention it to her??? Xx
Oh no no I know it's not diabetes related...probably just it's a medical profession....when I Googled I have found quite a bit on it but I think I will post on net mums xxI don't imagine it's linked to your diabetes, but I don't know forvsure. My guess would be a midwife might have more experience of it, but mention it anyway as any help would be good.
Have you tried searching threads on some of the largest pregnancy/baby forums? I bet there'll be many ladies suffering just like you. I think there are some exercises for it?
Is it to do with excess fluid? If it is, that might explain why it's worse at night (fluid can build up like the way your ankles can get more swollen).