Hi! Ever since having my son in March I’ve been having these horrible sharp/shooting pains in my hands, when putting pressure on them to get up from the floor, open something difficult, push a stroller/shopping cart, etc. Anyone else experience anything like this? Tips/advice to help?
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Hi I experienced similar pain throughout my pregnancy and a couple months after. It’s gone now, I believe it was carpal tunnel which is common in pregnancy and postpartum. Not sure if this is what you’re experiencing. Ihope it gets better for you. Mine just went with time and better positioning when holding my son and picking him up. This guide is useful
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Same but it’s only n my thumb and wrist area

I have it in my thumb and wrist. My physiotherapist calls it mom thumb. She’s been working on my hand and wrist for make it better