Is there a treatment to relieve the symptoms of pregnancy related CTS?
The good news is that in the vast majority of women the symptoms disappear once the baby is delivered. The bad news is that it frequently reoccurs with subsequent pregnancies. The simplest treatment is to wear a wrist splint when you sleep. This stops you from bending your wrist. It is often all that is needed to stop night symptoms. If your symptoms do not improve with a splint, or are constant during the day, a cortisone injection into the carpal tunnel is recommended. The cortisone will relieve inflammation of the nerve and surrounding tissues providing good relief of your symptoms. Check with your obstetrician if there are any reasons why you would not be a candidate for an injection prior to receiving one.
