Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I hate to sound redundant here but again I will go back to my trusted and drug free friend of acupuncture, I know some people say that chiropractors have given drug free relief in this area but for me not so much. Also try Arnica gel or tablets but please check if this is ok in preg not 100%, but I know it is great for aches and pains.ct0253j <ct0253j Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:46:47 PM carpel tunnel and pregnancy My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 They called it gestational carpel tunnel 13 years ago for me, but it turned out to be mercury. I had 4 exposures while pregnant, and retained my amalgams and the "carpel tunnel" symptoms until earlier this year. The problem nearly disappeared within days of removing the amalgams on top of my mouth (3), which weren't in good shape. Looking back, the "carpel tunnel" symptoms fluctuated with my level of toxicity. I tried everything I saw/heard suggested while I still had the amalgams in, but the only thing that helped was a combo of efa's, antioxidants & C, along with appropriate enzymes. I'd try a subtle cleansing protocol along with comprehensive nutritional support and look for improvement. Good luck, Darla - ct0253j Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:46 PM [sPAM] carpel tunnel and pregnancy My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 B-Complex? Alpha Lipoic Acid? Magnesium? ct0253j <ct0253j Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 7:46:47 PM carpel tunnel and pregnancy My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Bromelian. It has basically "cured" mine. ---- ct0253j 9/3/2008 9:46:58 PM carpel tunnel and pregnancy My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Instead of just bromelain, I would suggest a full-spectrum plant-based enzyme product. Akiba, I'm very surprised that bromelain cured your carpel syndrome, because bromelain (from pineapple) works in such a narrow pH range, only 2 to 3. Same with a papaya enzyme, from 2 to 3. Papaya enzymes work at an optimal temperature of 105 degrees F, which is warmer than normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees. Bromelian enzymes are even less effective because they work at an optimal temperature of 130 degrees. Pancreatic enzymes (Pancreatin, from a pig's pancreas), is effective in digesting foods in the stomach when the pH level is at 6.5 - 9. A full-spectrum plant-based enzyme will work in a pH level of 2 to 12. Plant-based enzymes are extracted from a fungi called Aspergillus oryzae, which is related to mushrooms. Enzymes from this fungi are effective in digesting foods in a wider range of pH level in the stomach (2 to 12) (Physiology of the Algae p.38) Enzymes need mineral co-factors to actually work in your body, so make sure the ones you choose have a mineral-rich whole food blended in, so your body doesn't have to " borrow " minerals from your body. Carol , " Akiba " <akyba wrote: > Bromelian. It has basically " cured " mine. > ---- > ct0253j > My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have > suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is > taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 IMHO nutrition is not the answer for carpel tunnel. it's a 'mechanical' issue and can be completely resolved naturally. i have something worse than carpel tunnel (Kienbacks). after surgeons wanted to cut my arm and shorten my bone and replace it with a metal plate, i went back to my chiropractor that practices kineseology (AK). He gave me traction (pulling my hand out). Painful but after years of manipulation, i have complete use of my wrist and hand again with no cutting. Even my surgeon made file notes on it. You may want to find a local chiropractor, being certain they practice kinesiology. They will have an "AK" next to their name if they do. They well may be able to manipulate the wrist enough to have some pain relief until the baby is born and the pressure is off. IMHO it's much better than attempting any additional nutritionals that can implact the pregnancy. Once the baby is born she can make other choices. bonnieb**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I had this also with both of my pregnancies and never found out why or what to do about it. Giving birth was the cure-I haven't had a problem since. I recommend she just hang in there. And keep in mind that cleansing is dangerous during pregnancy. Kathy R.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I had this with my first pregnancy, but not with my next two. I can relate it to swelling because that's also something I had with my first and not with my next two. I'm guessing that she has some swelling? And does she sit and do repetitive motions with her hands? I found that my problems mostly occurred when I sat on the couch at night knitting a baby sweater. If you can take care of the swelling issue by limited salt, exercise, healthy diet, the carpal may improve. , " ct0253j " <ct0253j wrote: > > My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel > tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have > suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is > taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Wow, that's way more info then I had. All I know if it hurt, the Dr wanted to operate, but since he was an ignorant boob (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) I didn't want him anywhere near me with a scalpel...a friend recommended it, I took it, and years later, no operation, and no pain. And I figured it couldn't hurt a pregnancy...so I answered with it. Akiba ---- bluegreensolutions 9/4/2008 7:07:06 AM Re: carpel tunnel and pregnancy Instead of just bromelain, I would suggest a full-spectrum plant-basedenzyme product. Akiba, I'm very surprised that bromelain cured yourcarpel syndrome, because bromelain (from pineapple) works in such anarrow pH range, only 2 to 3. Same with a papaya enzyme, from 2 to 3. Papaya enzymes work at an optimal temperature of 105 degrees F, whichis warmer than normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees. Bromelianenzymes are even less effective because they work at an optimaltemperature of 130 degrees. Pancreatic enzymes (Pancreatin, from a pig's pancreas), is effectivein digesting foods in the stomach when the pH level is at 6.5 - 9. A full-spectrum plant-based enzyme will work in a pH level of 2 to 12.Plant-based enzymes are extracted from a fungi called Aspergillusoryzae, which is related to mushrooms. Enzymes from this fungi areeffective in digesting foods in a wider range of pH level in thestomach (2 to 12) (Physiology of the Algae p.38) Enzymes need mineral co-factors to actually work in your body, so makesure the ones you choose have a mineral-rich whole food blended in, soyour body doesn't have to "borrow" minerals from your body.Carol , "Akiba" <akyba wrote:> Bromelian. It has basically "cured" mine. > ----> ct0253j> My daughter is in her last month of pregnancy. She is having carpel tunnel problems in both wrist. Her fingers tips are numb. I have > suggested vitamin B-6 which does not seem to be helping much. She is > taking 50mg twice a day. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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