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What Is The Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy?

I am 5 months pregnant, and have painful carpal tunnel in both hands, they are a little swollen. I am on blood thinner lovenox since getting pregnant and wondering if I can massage my arms for comfort, I ve been told not to massage DVT, but I don t have a DVT now, I had one in my calf a year ago, and control it with medicine
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Yes, you can absolutely massage your arms, wrists and hands. Blood clots are much less likely to occur in your hands than your lower legs, and massaging your arms and wrists can definitely help with the swelling and pain. It may not be a bad idea for you to see a massage therapist or a physical therapist, as they can direct their massage techniques to help alleviate your symptoms. On a side note, please do not hesitate to go the emergency room for leg swelling and pain, chest pain or shortness of breath. Your history puts you at an increased risk of having another DVT or a pulmonary embolism. Please continue your Lovenox and stay active.
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What Is The Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy?

Yes, you can absolutely massage your arms, wrists and hands. Blood clots are much less likely to occur in your hands than your lower legs, and massaging your arms and wrists can definitely help with the swelling and pain. It may not be a bad idea for you to see a massage therapist or a physical therapist, as they can direct their massage techniques to help alleviate your symptoms. On a side note, please do not hesitate to go the emergency room for leg swelling and pain, chest pain or shortness of breath. Your history puts you at an increased risk of having another DVT or a pulmonary embolism. Please continue your Lovenox and stay active.