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mamajama3mamajama3 member
in February 2017 Moms
Are there any other mamas who have carpal tunnel syndrome in their pregnancy?  I got it with my last pregnancy and now I have it again.  I've read that it's fairly common.  For the mamas who have it/have had it, what have you found that's helped?  I've used braces at night and am massaging my inner wrists.  I forgot how much I hated having this!


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  • WinchesterGirlWinchesterGirl member
    I don't have any personal experience with carpal tunnel, just wanted to say +1 to jump in on the symptoms thread party. :smile:
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  • bdesterhousebdesterhouse member
    I have CTS even without pregnancy. If you type for your job, request an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, they help a ton! 

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  • pennylucille-2pennylucille-2 member
    I have it from my former cake decorating job, but it hasn't bothered me for about 6 months. It's been 3 years since I worked there and up until about 6 months ago I was sleeping in a brace and wearing it whenever I was on the computer or lifting anything. I wasn't aware that it's something that can flare up because of pregnancy, so far so good for me. I never went to the doc for it, but found the braces gave me the most relief, but it's important to find one that fits you really well. I have small hands and wrists and my favorite is the Wellgate for Women PerfectFit. My walmart carries it, and it's also available on amazon. Wearing them a lot to prevent aggravating it always worked best for me.
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  • LaurenAshley04LaurenAshley04 member
    I had CTS like symptoms several years ago. I had pinched a nerve in my neck and caused all kinds of pain in my wrists/hands. I went to a Phydical Therapist and learned some exercises and got braces fitted to my wrists. (Also saw a Chiro to help my neck/back) They all helped so much!!

    I had another flare up last pregnancy and I wore the braces at night as needed.

    Braces and stretching!
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  • jab3-2jab3-2 member
    Yes I have it really severe, but my doc didn't suggest anything other than elevating my hands. 
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