Ask Our Expert - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Pregnancy

May 16, 2008

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Dear Dr. Greenfield, My hands and feet are swollen. I'm 17 weeks pregnant with twins. I'm not a doctor, but I'm pretty sure that I have carpal tunnel and have been wearing splints on both hands every night to bed. Is there anything else that I can do? Also, does this get worse before it gets better? — Hurting Hands in Ohio

ANSWER	November 24, 2000


Dear Hurting Hands, It does sound as if you are experiencing the miserable effects of carpal tunnel syndrome, which is fairly common during pregnancy. I urge you to discuss your situation with your healthcare provider to see what she recommends in your specific case. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually subsides after delivery, at least so you can look forward to that. — by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.

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