I am 38 weeks pregnant with DD #2. I didn't have any numbness or pains like this with my first pregnancy (I was 5 years younger and in much better shape then tho). Anyways, I can't lay down (sitting propped up or otherwise) or even sit down without my hands and forearms falling asleep or hurting. I have no idea how to alleviate this. Braces on my hands and arms do not work. Neither does taking acetaminophen. My hands go numb and start hurting when I am using them while standing and usually sitting helps that, but not anymore
Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
TIA!
Re: Can't sit/lay down without arms going numb or hurting
I figured there wouldn't be much else I could do, but figured it didn't hurt to see if anyone had any quirky suggestions. For example, with my first pregnancy my feet would be itchy every time I would lay down for bed. The only solution I found was to wear wet socks to sleep lol.
Thankfully I only have to deal for 5 more days
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If you have access to a place to swim, do it as much as possible, the water pressure with help push out the water/swelling that is squeezing your nerves and causing the numbness. Also watch your sodium intake, foods like soup and canned goods have a ton of it, so even if it seems healthy it can cause swelling fast.
I am 32 weeks with baby #2 and I avoided sodium like the plague and have taken advantage of a summer pregnancy by swimming as much as possible, if I ever start swelling or my hands feel tingly I'll even take a cold bath if I can't go swimming and it's been so so helpful.
Hope you get some relief soon!