Swollen hands and muscles are all stiff!!!

[LaDY]

Hiya ladies...every morning when i wake up my hands just cant move...they look really swollen and stiff...i can barely close them as they hurt! Is this normal? Anyone else had this experience?

 

[Vickie]

I never had this problem. I do know that some swelling can be normal but yours sounds a bit excessive. Personally I'd ring your MW just to have it checked out.

 

[Simon'sMum]

LaDY,
I agree with Vickie... you should call your doctor about this. Maybe your blood pressure is a bit high, maybe he/she can give you tricks that can help improve this swelling. Get that checked out, I agree it seems a bit much.
Good Luck!

 

[LaDY]

Well i spoke to my midwife about it, and it obviously didnt seem like a big deal as she didnt even make a comment about it!? Strange

 

[Holldoll]

I'm pretty swollen too. Especially in the mornings and late nights. My MW told me to sleep with my hands elevated. When you lie on your side, put them on a pillow next to you. It seems to be helping.

 

[LaDY]

Well mystery solved...seems that iv got carpel tunnel...and apparently it should go soon after the baby is born. I hope so!

 

[Vickie]

ouch! At least you know what it is now.