I recently developed pregnancy induced
carpal tunnel. The pain at night has
become unberable and my hands are
virtually useless. I have tried
everything, elevating them, heat packs,
ice packs, splints, wraps, acupressure,
massage. Nothing helps. My insurance will
not cover treatment. Does anyone have any
healpful ideas?
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care_free
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Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 384 Location: FL, USA
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Posted: 01-17-08 00:16am
Drink lots and lots of water and avoid
sodium! That was the advice my doc gave
me. I've actually cried at 5am because the
pain is just horrible! I've been known to
use ice/gel packs and wrap them with ace
bandages to keep them on while I sleep.
All these things help prevent the swelling
in the wrists that causes the nerve to
become painful. Pregnancy is responsible
for this swelling.
Hope your hands feel better!
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young Girl
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Posted: 01-17-08 00:18am
yes i had it too along with
sciatica1 drink LOTS AND LOTS of water
keep hydrated im sorry youre going through
this
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nenene
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 29 Location: NM,
Posted: 01-17-08 08:44am
thanks. I do keep them wraped a night but
I will start drinking more water. Thank
you.
along with
sciatica1 drink LOTS AND LOTS of water
