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8 Months Pregnant and Hands Are Hurting Really Bad like I Have Arthritis
Oct 30, 2009 ... It's sometimes caused by the swelling we have while we're pregnant. It will go away after the pregnancy and the swelling subsides. Mine did. ...
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- T. - Don't feel bad, I'm 38wks preg with #2 and I'm going through it too. My OB says it's pregnancy-induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, thanks to the retention of flui...
- T., I went through that when I was pregnant with my daughter, and it was so painful! I cried when I got ready for work in the morning because both of my hands hurt...
- I had that problem while I was pregnant too. My Dr. said it was carpel tunnel and had something to do with the swelling we all have. Some people get it and some don'...
Swelling After Delivery
Jun 2, 2009 ... By Car · Infant Travel Advice · Pregnancy and Travel · Traveling by Car ... I had the numbness in my arms and overall swelling. ...
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- Honey, you definitely need to call your doctor first thing this morning. This could be a leak from the epidural puncture. Good luck to you and keep us updated.
- I had the numbness in my arms and overall swelling. Also had an epidural and pain on my left side. Come to think of it, it was my left arm that had all the numbness....
- I would check with the anesthesiologist as well. Call the hospital, L&D and ask to speak with the anesthesiologist. I recall them telling me to call them after my sp...
Red, Swollen and Itchy Right Ear
Jul 1, 2009 ... Since the swelling is isolated to the ear, I would watch it and make sure it ... pregnancy leg swelling · staph infection · benadryl under 2 ...
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- I am not an expert but it sounds like a bite. I have had a mosquito bite before on my ear and it gets "fat" and itchy!
- My daughter had hives due to a food allergy..still don't know what caused it exactly but her ear puffed up too. It only lasted a few hours though. I agree though, gi...
- I would advise benadryl by mouth. If it calms down I would just watch it, otherwise a doctor's visit would be a good idea. Bugs can be boogers this time of year so it'...
Hand Swollen After Having an MRI w/Contrast
Sep 23, 2009 ... It doesn't seem to be improving maybe a little more swelling in my forearm. .... pregnancy swelling · eye of the needle ...
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- I start IV's all of the time in my job and am an RN. You have an infiltration. They knicked the vein when they stuck you and dye leaked out into the surrounding tissue...
- Wow, K.. I saw something like this with a friend of mine years ago, but it had nothing to do with an MRI and contrast - it was just a regular IV for fluids with antib...
- It may not have anything to do with the MRI or the contrast. It may just be from the IV. Your doctor my be cocerned about staff. If it doesn't get any better, even wit...
Swollen Eye
By Car · Infant Travel Advice · Pregnancy and Travel · Traveling by Car .... So, they put him on antibiotics and the swelling went down in a few days. ...
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- Our son had the same thing (ironically the same age!) and it was cellulitis (sp?) Basically a skin infection. Our kiddo's eye was swollen shut, no pain, no goop just l...
- Hi J., Since he's so young, I would probably call the nurse at the doctor's office and tell her what's going on. She can give you a better idea of whether they nee...
- Hey J., I agree with the other moms and I would probably call the office before I took him in, but I wanted to pose another point. Has he had anything new in the l...
Leg Swelling After C-section
I had a lot of swelling at the end of the pregnancy, and after the c-section, I found that my feet and legs, to the calf and even a little beyond, ...
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- After reading some of the replys I guess it is common. I have had 2 c-sections and didn't have any swelling in my feet or legs with either of them. Hugs M.
- try taking some motrin it ususally helps with swelling, i had the same thing i couldnt stand for more then ten minutes bc my WHOLE body was so swollen the tops of my f...
- My feet looked like loaves of bread after I came home from my c-sections with both of my kids. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is elevate them, make sure you g...
Pregnant and Hands Keep Falling Asleep All the Time!!
I did not experience this during my pregnancy, but have heard that it's quite common to get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome during pregnancy related to the swelling. ...
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- I had this problem when I was pregnant, except it only happened when I was sleeping. It went away after I had Willow.
- Siatic nerve sounds like, if so not a big deal. The baby will move sooner or later...call your DR! H.
- Its been a while since your question was asked,If you havnt found an answer yet go see a chiropractor. I saw one through my whole first pregnancy and felt so much bett...
Question About Pregnancy Feet
Unfortunately I had the same problem through out my entire pregnancy. ... Pregnant and Swelling ... 36 Weeks Pregnant & My Feet,legs Are Super Swollen. ...
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- Unfortunately I had the same problem through out my entire pregnancy. Like your doctor said stay off your feet as much as you can, but if you have to work, then make ...
- We do an exercise in prenatal yoga to help this: put a cushion about 3 inches away from a wall. Sit on the cushion, lie back, and swing your feet up onto the wall (so...
- I am having the same problem too. Only I am 14 weeks and trying to figure out what to do!
Preeclampsia?
Read all 12 responses: "The last several days I have noticed swelling in my hands (I've had to take my rings off). ... Next question: Pregnant and Swelling ...
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- If I were you I would take it easy until your next appointment, and make sure you stress your concern over this to your doctor. It does sound alot like the beginning o...
- you should go see your doctor or midwife right away.
- I know that I had a lot of the same symptoms, although your symptoms sound a little more extreme than mine. It can NEVER hurt to call your doctor, so that is definate...
Hard Second Pregnancy
During my pregnancy I had very severe carpal tunnel. I guess it is very common due to extra swelling. I was fit for splints but they didn't help. ...
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- I remember my hips falling asleep during my first pregnancy (I'm in my second now). Drink lots of water and limit the salt (it adds to the swelling). You need to kee...
- Hey A., short and simple answer....Limit your salt and watch you weight. Swelling is normal, but excess swelling can lead to toxcemia...which i contracted with my fir...
- Eat a healthy diet. No junk food. Tofu and pineapples are good for aches and pains. Tofu is good in lasagna, you can use it instead of the cheese. Make sure yo...
