Hi All, looking for some advice really. I’ve suffered badly with carpal tunnel for many years (non-pregnancy related). Tried splints and all the usual but nothing has helped. I’ve finally been seen and had the nerve studies which confirm carpal tunnel and since fallen pregnant with no.2. I am now on the list to have the decompression surgery which is a very minor op under a local anaesthetic.
My surgery date would be when I am 24 weeks. My consultant is keen to do this before the baby arrives and also due to the recovery of managing just one child, rather than if I wait then have a toddler and baby to deal with. Plus leaving it another 12-18months could make my hand worse.
It sounds silly but my concern is the local anaesthetic, and despite doing a lot of research into it, it mainly seems used for dental work and I cannot find anyone who has had this surgery whilst pregnant. I know the local is “considered safe” during pregnancy but after previous losses I can’t shake the anxiety of is it the right thing to be doing or should I wait. It would be a lot easier to do it now but I am just worried trying to make a decision.
So I guess I am looking for reassurance if anyone has had anything similar in pregnancy and it was all ok? or what would you do in this situation?
Thank you