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Carpal tunnel surgery

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JollyFinch · 02/11/2026 21:28

Hi everyone!
Bit of a random one but I'm so torn and wondered if any expectant mums had been through anything similar and could help put my mind at ease.
I am 5 weeks pregnant (just found out), and am booked in for Carpal Tunnel surgery this week under local anaesthetic. My carpal tunnel is pretty bad, and so the surgery was booked within 2 weeks. My doctor said he believes it's safe but the choice is mine, he just warned that my symptoms may get worse, and I might struggle to find time with a baby. I then googled it which was probably my biggest mistake! 🤦🏼‍♀️
Has anyone had a similar experience? Had local anaesthetic or a minor surgery whilst in early pregnancy? I don't want to do anything that could cause any harm to my pregnancy!
Thank you all so much!

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Passthebiscuit · 03/11/2026 05:55

Congratulations on the pregnancy and sympathies about the CT! Just came on to say that CT with a baby is awful , I really struggled to hold mine so had surgery been an option I would have taken it for sure.

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