Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel

LynnseyLynnsey
edited March 2011 in Health
I have a previous wrist injury and was told I could get carpal tunnel or arthritis when I got older. Come to find out from my doctor it also comes in pregnancy. He said this happens because EVERYTHING swells up when you are pregnant.
Has anyone had this problem also, and know of a good way to relieve or dull the pain and numbness? I am a barber, so I am constantly using my wrists. I want to work as long as possible and I am just looking for some relief...

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  • salsabiasalsabia
    I had it 10 yrs ago when I worked in clothing store putting censors on clothes all day. Had to wear a wrist brace. Took celebrex and Aleeve. Can't take them while prego tho. It flares up when I work out alot on gym equipment or pushups. I wear the brace at night when it starts to flare up. U can get the brace at walmart or any pharmacy. Its basically a splint to keep you from bending the wrist. Make sure its the brace with the metal bar inside as a splint.
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  • doodlesdoodles
    I already have it with this pregnancy. Always had it but it is waaaay worse now. Good luck to ya
  • LynnseyLynnsey
    Thanks! I will try the brace for sure;) Anything to help!
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