Pinched nerve

[rainbow_fiend]

I am fairly certain I pinched a nerve in the left side of my back. I woke up this morning in serious pain and it took me a while to actually get out of bed, when I did get up I noticed my right hand was numb and feeling like pins and needles. I figured I slept on my arm but it wouldn't stop for about an hour or so and still I feel it a bit in my

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[sniggle81]

This happened to me about a month and a half ago, and my doctor basically told me the same thing as the pharmacist. Take tylenol and try a warm bag or some ice. Honestly nothing really helped me and I was in agony for for a couple weeks, and slept sitting up at night because that was the only comfortable position.
I know I am of no help, and I sure hope your doctor has some better suggestions than my useless one.

[rainbow_fiend]

I still appreciate the reply. I ended up going to the emergency room on the advice of a nurse mainly because of the numbness, but again it was going to be a seriously long wait and I am just not in the mood or condition to be sitting in a waiting room for that long, I'd rather be home in bed. So we'll see what a couple days of tylenol and a heating pad do.

[corasmama]

Totally OT, I assume: I didn't read your post, and had to scan past it really fast. Your icon is flashing in a way that can be really problematic for certain people who are susceptible to migraines and seizures.

[kelsliz]

I've had a pinched nerve in my right shoulder since about week 26 or something like that...now hitting week 35. There's nothing that the doctor can do about it. She suggested a professional massage and i've heard other people on here talk about chiropractors being really helpful. I can't afford either so that's kind of out for me. I use a heating pad when it gets bad and really tingly, but generally it's just another joy of being pregnant. Sorry I can't offer any helpful advice. :( But if it makes you feel any better, i feel your pain...

[rainbow_fiend]

How the hell do you, do your day to day thing? I had such a hard time just getting out of bed and getting to the dr, let alone work. :(

[kelsliz]

I don't know. There have been moments where I just sit on the couch and cry about it because it hurts so badly. But for the most part I knew that I had school until 32 weeks and that I just had to get up and get things done, so I did it, despite the pain and the tingling and the occaisional numbness in my fingers. Maybe I have a high pain tolerance, or maybe mine isn't as bad as yours...i'm not sure. Some days it's tough. There are certain things that I just can't do...like the dishes...but I never really liked doing those anyways... :)I hope yours feels better soon. Mine has gotten a lot more bearable since school is over and i'm not hunched over a desk or a lab bench all day.

[rainbow_fiend]

Today it is a bit better if I don't strain my neck or twist my back so I am at work. Sitting very still and seein how it goes. heh.