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I developed what my gynae describes carpal tunnel syndrome whilst i was pregnant. at 6 months in my left wrist and towards the end both wrists where painful. my knees also hurt when i squat. i gave birth jan 13 2020 but wrists feel worse knees hurt?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Wrist & Knee Pain: Since you have both wrist and knee pain it may be that there is something beyond carpal tunnel going on, perhaps arthritis. Please see your doctor. He/she will help you. Peace and good health.

Answered 4/1/2020

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Carpal tunnel: Symptoms of carpal tunnel are caused by pressure on the median nerve. This causes tingling and pain in the distribution of the nerve. Stage I disease the symptoms primarily at night , with Stage II the symptoms occur during the day too. Stage III has muscle atrophy.

Answered 4/1/2020

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