have lose feeling and stregth in my right hand

[sparklygothkat]

It been like it all day, its all tingly (like pins and needles) and I can't grip my steering wheel well at all. Can't lift the kettle, a pan, or even a cup, without it really hurting. Not sure if its related to my pregnancy as I have also had major cramps in my legs.
What could it be??

Is it your Mouse Hand?

I think carpal tunnel syndrome can be linked to pregnancy actually.

yes lol tis my mouse hand.. you saying I use Mn too much

what is carpal tunnel syndrome, and do I need to see the GP??

You and me both SGK. My mouse hand is weak.

It's something to do with pressure being put on tendons. My friend had it in pregnancy and needed a support thing on her hand.

Oh blimey, now I'm going to be in trouble for posting HP spoilers on non-spoiler threads...

I have no idea about HP, I haven't read the book, and am not interested, so you won't gte told off by me

This from the babycentre website:

"During pregnancy an increased supply of fluid to the extremities can cause swelling and pressure on the nerves and blood vessels which pass through the wrist canal, known as the carpal tunnel. As a result you may experience numbness, tingling, or pain in the hand and fingers and sometimes the arm. After pregnancy, the condition usually improves. "

And there is a link here to some exercises you can do to help alleviate it.

HTH!

Another link from the same site, does this sound like what you are experiencing, SGK?

when I woke up, i thought i had just slept funny on my hand, but its carried on all day..

thats it!! I will talk to my midwife on wednesday about it, am also seeing the consulant, so hopeful they will be able to help.

Just taken my boots off and my feet have swollen too..