I think i am developing carpal tunnel syndrome. i am 26 weeks pregnant but have had tingles and weakness for a couple of weeks. My mum had it and eventually had surgery on both hands, but i'm hoping mine will dissappear after bub is born.
Has anyone tried icing or using heat on the wrists? I am thinking if there is swelling, using ice is probably the first step to try.
Is it worth seeing a dr specifically for this, on is there not much they can do? I have appts at the hospital with physician and midwife next week already booked in.
This will kill you Mazzymoo - but try to stay off the puter for a while until it settles down. Is it your mousing hand? Mousing can be one of the biggest contributors and you'd probably benefit from seeing a physio who specialises in occupational therapy & ergonomics who will correct your posture and positioning. Because without correcting the reason you're getting strain, you may as well not bother with any other treatment. And don't worry that you won't be able to use your hands - this is not caused because you are using your hands, but because you are using them in a way that causes tension and strain. Once you learn to use a correct posture that doesn't cause strain you will be fine. Is it mostly from computer work, or when you sew as well? Try to identify all the things that you do that cause you experience pain - generally you will find that you tense the muscles in your hand and wrist when you do them. If you can get a mousepad and keyboard wrist support this will help immensely too.
When I first got bad RSI/ borderline carpal tunnel it was so bad I thought I'd broken my hand - I couldn't lift a fork to eat. Generally this is the worst it gets - you've got to a point where it kind of reaches critical mass and the whole area has become inflamed - until the inflammation settles down all you can do is rest.
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