>A mom with a 10 1/2 month old baby has been diagnosed with De Quervain's
>tenosynovitis.  It began at 3 months postpartum with pain in her left
>hand and thumb, and has now progressed to intolerable pain that is being
>treated with a splint and cortisone injections.  Three friends have told
>her that they had similar symptoms that disappeared when they weaned
>their babies (at 3 months, 5 months, and ?)  Her doctor has told her that
>this disease is not hormone related, but in view of the anecdotal
>information provided by her friends, she is unsure.  Does anyone have any
>experience with this?
>
>TIA
>Kris Rogers, RN, BSN, IBCLC
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>Hi Kris,
        I had a terrible problem with wrist pain in my left wrist (I'm right
handed) for about 3 months after my son was born.  I never saw a doctor
about it but it was definitely worse during bf sessions - from the position
I held my wrist in.  I guess it is sort of like tennis elbow!  Hmmmmmm, what
can we call this?

                        Debbie

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