chickenpatty Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 It is waking me up at night with numbness and pain, and now is bothering me during the day too. Is this something I just have to deal with for the next 5 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I've had carpal tunnel that keep me up at night during several pregnancies. It's horrible. :grouphug: The one thing that helped me and kept it almost bearable was wearing wrist braces at night. I didn't sleep too long one one side if at all possible, and often slept propped upright to keep pressure off my arms. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else you can do. :grouphug: again. I know how excruciating it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 There is a clinic in a neighboring city that has a billboard for fixing carpel tunnel without surgery. I have no idea how it works, but I would look into it if your pain is keeping you awake. Maybe your OB could help you find someone in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Bracing and rest....the inflammation will go down after you deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon37127 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Get 2 universal (left or right) wrist braces like below. You want complete immobility- not just support. and you don't need it super tight either, just immobile. I got mine at walmart in the health and beauty section. It takes adjustment to get used to sleeping with them, but once it starts working- it will be like day and night difference. http://www.acebrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/AceBrand/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U523007440I2J5O2R30225000000_nid=ZX7FTV0TXGgs11640DJ385glT5MZKC8L9Cbl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I found some relief wearing an amber bracelet (made of amber beads). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I had CTS with all of my pregnancies, but the worst with Jax, who was born in August. I had to wear a brace at night to sleep. You might find it gets better as it gets cooler, Piper was born in March And after fall, it didn't bother me nearly as much. I tried to limit my sodium/sugar intake, because when I ate things that were high in either, my hands retained fluid and made it hurt worse. With Jax it took a month for it to completely go back to normal, but the other two it was only a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thank you all for your input! I think I will pick up a brace when I stop by Walmart today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thank you all for your input! I think I will pick up a brace when I stop by Walmart today. I had carpal tunnel with pregnancies and my doctors told me to wear the brace with the metal splint only at night. I had to wear one without a splint during the day if carpal tunnel bothered me. They did not want the metal splint on for 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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