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Little bad news, little good news
Hi all,
I posted not long ago about my arms and hands falling asleep and gathered from some responses that it is symptomatic of carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, despite wearing braces and changing pillows it's not getting better, it's getting worse. So much so that I can't do my job right anymore (I'm a waitress in a coffee shop). I saw a Dr. in my medical group yesterday and he confirmed my suspicions and released me from work for a week. I am trying to see my primary Dr. in that time (HMO's are such a ****ing pain) so she can tell me if I should apply for disability and fill out my paperwork if need be. There doesn't appear to be anything that can be done about it. The Dr. yesterday gave me Tylenol #3 (he said it was safe, but I won't take it until I talk to my O/B) and told me to take long hot showers. I am quite depressed about this because I like my job and I like to work and we need my income for as long as we can get it. The good news is that my parents are taking us on a cruise for Christmas! We'll be on the ship Christmas day! We are really excited and looking forward to being pampered and catered to for 4 days. Anyone here been on a cruise while pregnant? I worry a little about seasickness. We took a cruise this year in May for our 10th anniversary (I know, how lucky to get two cruises in one year!) and I took Bonine every morning as a precaution and never got seasick, but I haven't checked yet to see if I can take it this time. I also don't have to worry about being thin and gorgeous this time....no chance of that, so I can just relax and have a good time and this time I'll eat dessert! Cheers, Alexis EDD 4/21/04 Beanie #1 |
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Auntie Bubbles wrote:
The Dr. yesterday gave me Tylenol #3 (he said it was safe, but I won't take it until I talk to my O/B) and told me to take long hot showers. I am quite depressed about this because I like my job and I like to work and we need my income for as long as we can get it. I'm so sorry to hear that it's getting worse. I do hope you find a way to deal with it. Perhaps someone with more experience can give you some better advice. The good news is that my parents are taking us on a cruise for Christmas! O wow!! I've always wanted to go on a cruise. I don't get seasick even if I wanted to, so I cannot help you there either... I do hope you enjoy it, and are not at all affected by any nasty sickness. -- -- I mommy to DS (16m) guardian of DH (32) TTC #2 War doesn't decide who's right, only who's left |
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have you tried the braces with the megnants in them? They work WONDERS!!
comapared the just regular braces. My dad had Carpual tunnel in both arms and he worse these braces you can get with megnants in them and it helps so so much. He ended up getting the surgery done after a few years but for the pain in the time being that is what he used. I suggest looking into that. -- Laura, TTC #2 Mommy to Izabella **Feb 10th, 2003** And 2 felines *Ashes(3) & George (5)* http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/izabellawelburn/ "Auntie Bubbles" wrote in message ... Hi all, I posted not long ago about my arms and hands falling asleep and gathered from some responses that it is symptomatic of carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, despite wearing braces and changing pillows it's not getting better, it's getting worse. So much so that I can't do my job right anymore (I'm a waitress in a coffee shop). I saw a Dr. in my medical group yesterday and he confirmed my suspicions and released me from work for a week. I am trying to see my primary Dr. in that time (HMO's are such a ****ing pain) so she can tell me if I should apply for disability and fill out my paperwork if need be. There doesn't appear to be anything that can be done about it. The Dr. yesterday gave me Tylenol #3 (he said it was safe, but I won't take it until I talk to my O/B) and told me to take long hot showers. I am quite depressed about this because I like my job and I like to work and we need my income for as long as we can get it. The good news is that my parents are taking us on a cruise for Christmas! We'll be on the ship Christmas day! We are really excited and looking forward to being pampered and catered to for 4 days. Anyone here been on a cruise while pregnant? I worry a little about seasickness. We took a cruise this year in May for our 10th anniversary (I know, how lucky to get two cruises in one year!) and I took Bonine every morning as a precaution and never got seasick, but I haven't checked yet to see if I can take it this time. I also don't have to worry about being thin and gorgeous this time....no chance of that, so I can just relax and have a good time and this time I'll eat dessert! Cheers, Alexis EDD 4/21/04 Beanie #1 |
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Have fun on the cruise! How thrilling. Just watch out what you eat - wasn't
there a listeriosis scare on cruise ship? Don't eat anything like meat or cheese that's been sitting out. Honey |
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"Rob and Laura" wrote in message le.rogers.com... have you tried the braces with the megnants in them? They work WONDERS!! comapared the just regular braces. My dad had Carpual tunnel in both arms and he worse these braces you can get with megnants in them and it helps so so much. He ended up getting the surgery done after a few years but for the pain in the time being that is what he used. I suggest looking into that. Okay, I will, any suggestions on where to start? Alexis |
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You mean to start looking for these braces? If so I picked up my dad one in
Wal mart. But I am in canada so I have no idea where to find them to where you live if you are in the US or anywhere else. also our local drug stores have them up here as well. -- Laura, TTC #2 Mommy to Izabella **Feb 10th, 2003** And 2 felines *Ashes(3) & George (5)* http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/izabellawelburn/ "Auntie Bubbles" wrote in message ... "Rob and Laura" wrote in message le.rogers.com... have you tried the braces with the megnants in them? They work WONDERS!! comapared the just regular braces. My dad had Carpual tunnel in both arms and he worse these braces you can get with megnants in them and it helps so so much. He ended up getting the surgery done after a few years but for the pain in the time being that is what he used. I suggest looking into that. Okay, I will, any suggestions on where to start? Alexis |
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":: I posted not long ago about my arms and hands falling asleep and
gathered :: from some responses that it is symptomatic of carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, :: despite wearing braces and changing pillows it's not getting better, it's :: getting worse. So much so that I can't do my job right anymore (I'm a :: waitress in a coffee shop). I saw a Dr. in my medical group yesterday and :: he confirmed my suspicions and released me from work for a week. My arms are getting worse, too! I just have to keep my arm straightened out. I seems bending it for long periods of time causes my hand to fall asleep. I'm thinking the swelling is causing the blood flow to seriously stop when my elbow is bent. I won't take any time off from work though. I'll just try to keep shaking the arm. :: The good news is that my parents are taking us on a cruise for Christmas! :: We'll be on the ship Christmas day! We are really excited and looking :: forward to being pampered and catered to for 4 days. Anyone here been on a :: cruise while pregnant? I worry a little about seasickness. We took a cruise :: this year in May for our 10th anniversary (I know, how lucky to get two :: cruises in one year!) and I took Bonine every morning as a precaution and :: never got seasick, but I haven't checked yet to see if I can take it this :: time. I also don't have to worry about being thin and gorgeous this :: time....no chance of that, so I can just relax and have a good time and this :: time I'll eat dessert! Woo-hoo! A cruise! I hear many pregnant women go on the Disney Cruise! LOL! I've been on a couple and really enjoyed them (but never pregnant). After you speak to your OB you'll have a better idea on what to take and do. Good luck!! ~Carol Ann |
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