Pins and needles

[debz]

I had some pins and needles in my fingertips during my preg, but since and emergency caser/epidural 3 weeks ago, they won't go away. Do I wait for Dr appoint in 3 weeks or should I worry?

[Snugglepot]

Don't Worry! The pins and needles are part of pregnancy for a lot of women and they can take ages to go away! I could barely hold the kettle in the last few months of my pregnancy and I thought they would go away after birth. (like the heartburn, that was amazing, suddenly it was gone after months of burning!) The pins and needles slowly disappeared by about 7 or 8 weeks after birth for me and for my cousin it took 3 months. It was not as bad after birth as before, I did not feel like I would ever drop my DS, so if they are not worse I would not worry too much.

I hope that helps, Kez

[Ky]

Hi

I had this during pregnancy and my doctor prescribed some vitamins ... it was so long ago, that I can't remember whether they were vitamin b or e!

They certainly helped ... maybe you could ask at a health shop or chemist ... maybe they could tell you which ones?

[Mum2Tyla]

Hi,
sounds like it could be carpal tunnel, it is common in pregnancy, for me it started with pins and needles in my fingers now I have alot of oain in my wrist in the m ornings it is worse, Dr said it will probably go after baby is born is due to fluid retention, you can purchase splints from a chemist, there is also a minor surgical proceedure that can be done if it does'nt resolve.
Kelly

[Lallas' Mum]

Hi Debz,

I had Carapal Tunnel syndrome quite badly with my first son. I actually had to wear splints most of the time, especially while I slept. I had constant pins and needles in my fingers and had trouble grasping objects. Within 5 weeks after giving birth my symptoms had subsided. It did return later in my second pregnancy but not near as badly and once again was gone after 3-4 weeks.

If you are concerned it never hurts to go and see your GP.

Best of luck sorting things out and congrats on the new bub.

[hummingbird]

I think I have tarpal tunnel syndrome which is the same symptoms as carpal, but in your ankle / heel. I read 200mg of B6 a day is the key.