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A pregnant in the 9th month feels a severe numbness in her right hand .. what should she do ?

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Dr. David Tuckman answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Wrist Brace: This sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome which is a pinched nerve in the wrist. This typically resolves when you deliver. I would use wrist splints at night when you sleep to help take the pressure off the nerve.

Answered 9/19/2013

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Splint: Sleep with a wrist splint. If pain becomes unbearable and you cannot survive to term a cortisone shot could help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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