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Pregnant, Left Palm Burning Sensation. Ferrous Fumarate Prescribed. Advise?

Hi I'm 32 weeks pregnate . I woke up last night to a feeling like the palm of my left hand was on fire . This also happened again this afternoon . I noticed where the burning was coming from it looked like it was pulsating . I was prescribed iron tablets called ferrous fumate three days ago . Could this be a side effect . Kind regards Michelle
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
dnt worry this is common in pregnancy with many,it generally happens in third trimester due increase in blood volume , ur heart need to pump more to give blood to ur fetus ,may increase in pressure in vein .do get panic ,take iron tablet and vitamin follic acid mainly ,it will prevent neural tube defect of ur baby,stay happy..njoy the process of being mother
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OBGYN Dr. Gowri Meena's  Response
Thanks for posting your query.

From the information you have provided,

It looks like your palm must have been under pressure for a long time.
This is not uncommon in pregnancy as you might have slept on your left.

Also due to water retention that happens in pregnancy, you might have feeling of numbness and tingling in your fingers.

As longs as this is not severe and present all the time and you are able to move your fingers well, there is nothing to worry.

Ferrous fumarate has nothing to do with this symptom.
So please do not stop it as you need iron supplementation for a healthy pregnancy.


Hope this helps,

All the best,take care.



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Cardiologist Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It is unlikely to have any relation to the iron supplement...
If it is due to pregnancy, it is generally on both sides...
It has probably a local reason to account for - get yourself examined by an Internist

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Pregnant, Left Palm Burning Sensation. Ferrous Fumarate Prescribed. Advise?

dnt worry this is common in pregnancy with many,it generally happens in third trimester due increase in blood volume , ur heart need to pump more to give blood to ur fetus ,may increase in pressure in vein .do get panic ,take iron tablet and vitamin follic acid mainly ,it will prevent neural tube defect of ur baby,stay happy..njoy the process of being mother