Woke up with wrist pain, normal?

Question

I heard carpal tunnel is somewhat normal in pregnancy. I woke up 2 days ago with my left wrist hurting like crazy for no reason. Now today, my right one hurts too! They hurt when I try to move them side to side, not back and forward. And the pain gets better throughout the day but doesn't disappear completely. For those who've experienced this, does it sound carpal tunnel? I've had no numbness or tingling, just soreness.

I have a doc appt on Tuesday and plan to ask about it. Doesn't seem worth a call today. Just surprised at almost 38 weeks to have pain all of a sudden with no obvious cause.

I'm not on the computer much at all, maybe 1 hour a week. I've been cooking a lot lately but no major side to side movements.

Anyone else experience this?

Answer

I'm not sure it's CTS, but that's just comparing it to what I feel. It does cause pain in the wrist and radiates up to the elbows. But there is constant numbness and tingling for me. I've been having it since about 18 weeks. It unfortunately for me is not getting any better, only worse! It's awful, and the brace doesn't really help. Good luck.

Woke up with wrist pain, normal?

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