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Hello mums and Doc. Nice to be here, well am new here am in my second trimester and have been experiencing serious cramps and pains in my arms down to

Opeyemi · Answer

I also experienced it in pregnancy. No medication given, its due to fluid retention. U just have to bear it, it will disappear after delivery.

Dr Muyideen Oladotun · Answer

Hello, Blessing. This is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, it's common in pregnancy. It is due to increased fluid retention (oedema) during pregnancy. This compresses the nerves causing tingling and numbness. Your grip may also be weaker. You can use ice compress, splints, wrist exercises and massage. Avoid medications, doesn't help because this is a compression problem. Cheers

omagbon Faith Teguono Ovie · Answer

Take enough of calcium ,I experience it wen I was pregnant too

Homowummy Arlake Ghiwah · Answer

Explain to ur doc at anc......it may be calcium but pls dont self medicate.

Agbona Bolajoko · Answer

Use crag bandage to tie ur wrist for some while,it wl reduce d pain

Sim Dorcas Maikarfi · Answer

Tell your doc when u go for ANC

Blessing Bright · Answer

Thanks

Theresa Ibe Adigwe · Answer

I experienced it during my pregnancy. U need calcium

Tuksa Nancy · Answer

Go to ANC it may b calcium

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