Question 1

anyone feel numb in the face during early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Get seen!: If you are having numbness or weakness in your face during pregnancy, it might be the earliest sign of something called "bell's palsy".  You need to talk with your ob/gyn and get checked out!

Question 2

i get numb spots on the middle of my back that i think are pinched nerves from my pregnancy its been eight months will they ever heal?

Accepted Answer

Very Likely: If they are a result of pinched nerve then they should heal.  However, nerve grow back very slowly (about 1mm/day) and they may take time to recover.  Things like diabetes or smoking will slow this healing dramatically and should be avoided.

Question 3

what would make my left arm go numb during pregnancy. im 30 weeks pregnant.?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Fluid changes during pregnancy can produce nerve compression at the wrist c/w cts, which is benign and usually is gone a few days after l & d.  Persistent numbness could be associated with nerve pinching at the elbow, disc problems in the neck, thoracic outlet syndrome.  But rarely left arm problems can be heart associated (quite unusual at your age.).

Question 4

numb bottom left side of left foot.pinky toe back hurts to be on it to long. also 24 weeks pregnant, could this be common in pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: Pregnant women often complain of feet pain. Consider changing shoes. Tennis shoes or shoes with good arch support are often more comfortable. A podiatrist can evaluate your feet for you to make sure nothing else is going on.

Question 5

why do my hands get numb in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Swelling!: When you double your blood volume in pregnancy, there is a lot of swelling. Some you see and some you don't.  Swelling around the nerves in your wrist and elbow can squeeze the nerves.  It is a temporary problem but really frustrating and it can be painful.  Splints at night can sometimes help.  It will resolved after pregnancy but may take a few weeks.

Question 6

my wife is in the 4th month of pregnancy. she has some pains on her right leg and her right arm sometimes is little numb. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

A little swelling: is not unexpected.  However, a painful swelling is another matter as sometimes phlebitis develops because of the high estrogen of a normal pregnancy.  See the doctor

Question 7

good day. i have a lump under my right armpit that gives occassional numb pain. the lump developed after 4 weeks of my pregnancy. i think it's getting bigger with me getting bigger and making me worry. what should i do? please help me?

Accepted Answer

: From what you've described you have a lump in the armpit that is enlarging and uncomfortable.  Given your recent delivery, I would also want to know if you are breastfeeding as one possible explanation would be a lymph node that has developed in the armpit region.  There are other explanations which would include infections or inflammation on the arm or in the chest.  It would be best to be seen.

Question 8

stopped my medications due to pregnancy. week 33 began having severe migraine pain, auras, numb hands, slurred speech, and inability to think. advice?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: You need to be evaluated right away.  This could be due to a migraine but could also be the symptoms of a stoke.  Please get evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 9

i am 28 weeks pregnant. my hand goes numb a lot! should i worry? it never happened before my pregnancy unless i was sleeping on it. it happens all day now.

Accepted Answer

See doctor.: This can be from swelling from pregnancy, and may be precipitation of carpal tunnel syndrome. You need an exam by your physician. If it is carpal tunnel syndrome and you have problems moving your fingers or using your hand, then you may need more urgent treatment, even a surgery.

Question 10

my hips are paining and it pops a lot. now and then my right leg gets numb and my right knee were broken when i were 12. what could be wrong?
i have a toddler of 18 months, could this be side effects after the pregnancy & cause i'm carrying him?

Accepted Answer

Posture/carrying: If you are carrying the baby on your side/hip it can easily result in changes in how your hips react. At 18 months it would be good to let them walk more or get a stroller.

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Anyone feel numb in the face during early pregnancy?

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I get numb spots on the middle of my back that i think are pinched nerves from my pregnancy its been eight months will they ever heal?

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What would make my left arm go numb during pregnancy. im 30 weeks pregnant.?

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Numb bottom left side of left foot.pinky toe back hurts to be on it to long. also 24 weeks pregnant, could this be common in pregnancy.

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Why do my hands get numb in pregnancy?

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My wife is in the 4th month of pregnancy. she has some pains on her right leg and her right arm sometimes is little numb. is it normal?

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Good day. i have a lump under my right armpit that gives occassional numb pain. the lump developed after 4 weeks of my pregnancy. i think it's getting bigger with me getting bigger and making me worry. what should i do? please help me?

A member asked:

Stopped my medications due to pregnancy. week 33 began having severe migraine pain, auras, numb hands, slurred speech, and inability to think. advice?

A member asked:

I am 28 weeks pregnant. my hand goes numb a lot! should i worry? it never happened before my pregnancy unless i was sleeping on it. it happens all day now.

A member asked:

My hips are paining and it pops a lot. now and then my right leg gets numb and my right knee were broken when i were 12. what could be wrong? i have a toddler of 18 months, could this be side effects after the pregnancy & cause i'm carrying him?

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