[juicymom8]

I've noticed in the past few weeks that my hands become very sore and achy when I am holding a pencil and writing or using the mouse on the computer. In the past week holding anything in my hands starts to make them hurt. Has this happened to anyone else? I know its not the cold because it happens a lot when I'm inside. Also, my hand have started falling asleep when I am asleep to the point where it is extremely painful and wakes me up. Does anyone know what is causing this? The preggo book I have says this is a symptom of pregnancy, but I would like to know what to do to make it feel better. I am going to the ob on Monday the 28th and hopefully they will be able to tell me why this is happening.

[ruthann8]

My hands will get a tight & achy when they are retaining water. I can really feel it when I try to grip things. So, it may possibly be swelling in your hands. Let us know what the doc says.

[oweirdo]

mine are numb and achy right now, and ohhhh so cold. But they are not swollen, they are shrunken. Its so cold outside my hands just cant get warm, and I was only out long enough to carry in the groceries, even after being in side for about 30 minutes they still hurt. I think the blood is going else where and the outer extremities suffer.

[Tracey with 6]

sound slike a slight case of swelling to me, watch out for carpel tunnel syndome though, that sucks

[marylr]

it could be carpal tunnel syndrome - happenend to my dil during both pregnancies.

[swt1899]

Ha! That's what' happening to me today! Wow! the last three fingers on my right hand are numb and tingly. I've also had issues with my hand cramping up when I write.
I've read that this is from the circulation issues with your enlarging uterus.
It's annoying!