Carpal tunnel relief!

[Babsicle84]

Hi all! Been a bit gloomy of late with pregnancy related sciatica and pelvic girdle pain as well as having carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand wrist and a steely determination to stay at work til I break for mat leave. I just wanted to share this with mums in case I help someone find some relief. I had a friend bring some ibuprofen gel round yesterday and she applied a dose of it to my wrist and the pain almost completely went along with the constant throbbing. I can’t believe my luck! I hope that it helps someone. Have a wonderful Saturday and apologies for my down in the dump posts of late. Xx

OP I wouldn't use the ibuprofen gel any more, it's not really supposed to be used during pregnancy (except on the advice of a doctor). If you are struggling you can get braces that you wear on your wrist to keep it in a certain position, some people find that really helpful (though you wouldn't really be able to wear that at work, it'd be more for at night)

Thanks spookier and spookier I didn’t think to even google and I feel terrible now I am waiting for Amazon to deliver a splint I can use for carpal tunnel syndrome. Mum guilt is real!!!

Don't panic, these things happen. I'm sure it won't cause any problems as a one off, I just wouldn't do it again! Hopefully the splint will bring some relief, it sounds like you're having a tough time

Thanks lovely