Carpal Tunnel and Pregnancy

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Are you dealing with carpal tunnel and pregnancy?

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most exciting and most joyous times in your life and when you are dealing with carpal tunnel and pregnancy the joy can be slightly diminished.

Right?...rest assure…there is relief!

In reality it is exciting, it is joyous, but it can also be a time when you are afflicted by some aches, pains, and issues that may cause you some grief too.

We've all heard about the mask of pregnancy and a bit about some of the other symptoms that occur while you are expecting your new family member.

Yet, there is one thing that can affect you during pregnancy which is a little less common, but no less painful and that is called carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS.

Carpal tunnel and pregnancy can bring carpal tunnel symptoms for a wide array of reasons.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that is prevalent among those who work on computers or typists.
• It is typically brought about by repetitive motions that cause a buildup of fluid which then creates some swelling of the tunnel through which the nerves run.
• This tunnel is a relatively small area known as the carpal tunnel.
• Your nerves will be compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome by the fluid that is built up from inflammatory repetitive actions.
• Symptoms such as pain, tingling , numbness , dull aching in the thumb, pointer and middle fingers.

So…what does this have to do with my carpal tunnel and pregnancy? It is essentially the same thing…YET!... caused by a different factor.

A lot of women ask themselves upon the diagnosis why on earth they would be affected by a syndrome that is typical of computer operators, typists, or factory workers?

The answer is…

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• While you may not in these job areas, you are being affected by swelling of your body.
• The body does swell during pregnancy and it can cause some slight narrowing of the carpal tunnel through which your nerves are running.
• The retention of fluid during pregnancy, particularly the last trimester is not at all uncommon.
• It may be creating some pressure in a space that is already small and the fluid, plus the pressure, causes that pressure on the nerve that will give you the symptoms which are associated with this condition.

What is the Carpal Tunnel Treatment in My Case?

The good news…The symptoms are probably going to resolve itself after you've given birth, but there are a few ways in which you can work to alleviate the symptoms prior to that time.

• If you work during pregnancy and your job tends to be a repetitive motion type of job, consider using wrist braces in order to minimize the effects of the job in combination with the effects of your pregnancy.
• The swelling in your body and the extra fluid will resolve itself typically within a month after the birth of your child and in most cases no further treatment or help will be necessary.
• CTS during pregnancy does not occur in every case, but it does happen frequently enough that you should be aware of what to look for and what to report to your physician.

If you experience these carpal tunnel symptoms, let your healthcare provider know.

1. Numbness
2. Tingling sensations
3. Dull aching pain in the wrists or hands

Remember…to take good care of yourself! Get massages from a licensed massage therapist, eat health and enjoy your pregnancy.

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