Carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy connection hasn't been proven but there are many connecting favors. Pregnancy can either cause carpal tunnel in those that don't have it or it can put the carpal tunnel into remission.

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens to workers who work around the computer using the keyboard or typing all day. It is an extremely painful condition that is caused by the wrist pressing on the nerve within the wrist. It is well known that carpal tunnel syndrome happens to those that work in positions that require lengthy awkward positioning of the wrists. But what about pregnancy? Does it have an effect on the carpal tunnel? What else can happen during pregnancy?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is very painful. It can be a slight dull pain that is present all the time or it can be a sharp shooting pain that isn't present all the time but comes and goes. A numbness, a tingling sensation and weakness in the hands and wrists are also common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Can being pregnant effect carpal tunnel syndrome? If so how?

Carpal tunnel syndrome can sometimes develop in the later portion of a woman's pregnancy. It is unknown why this happens as very little is known about why carpal tunnel syndrome happens in non pregnant women. However it is fairly common to experience pain, numbness, and tingling sensation in one or both of the wrists with carpal tunnel syndrome. Sometimes these symptoms go away after the pregnancy but sometimes they do not.

Carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy agitation also works the reverse. Some women who experience carpal tunnel syndrome before pregnancy experience a relief of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome while they are pregnant. Again it is unknown if this has to do with the weight gain that happens during pregnancy or if there really is no common factor at all.

If you are pregnant and experience sever pain in the wrist area that radiates up to the elbow, numbness, or tingling sensations that come and go it is best to seek medical advice. A doctor can recommend exercises, these exercises can also be found online, that can strengthen the wrist muscles and relieve some of the pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. A doctor can also recommend if a wrist brace is recommended and how long it should be worn for.