Hi gals,

I have been woken in the middle of the night during the last few nights with throbbing aching hands. The pain mainly emanates around the knuckles of my index finger but is quite severe and radiates throughout the rest of my knuckle area.

I have noticed minor pain coming from the wrist region.

I have taken some panadol but it did not really help.

I am not doing so well with typing and holding my pen.

It is probably worth noting that it has been quite hot here in Melb and i have noticed my ankles were retaining fluid by the end of each day.

I am hoping that this is not first signs of carpal tunnel - has anyone else experienced this in the second trimester? If so how have you treated it?

Cheers

Belinda.