anyone dealt with carpel tunnel issues??

toad67

With the recent times, and the social distancing/stay at home orders, wife and I decided to start doing some stuff around the house. One of the tasks was some interior painting. For the last year or so, I would wake up at night with my right hand feeling numb, but just figured that I laid on it wrong and it went to sleep. With the recent painting activities, my right hand and forearm are tingling most of the time. There was one day that I didn't do much of anything because it was so numb I didn't feel like it was even mine. By the symptoms, I'm guessing this is what is bothering me. Anyone else dealt with this?

SW0320

My wife has done shots, accupuncture and surgery.  The first two worked for a short period of time.  The surgery lasted longer but she had the same problems return.

Merlinnv12

I dealt with it 40 years ago. Tried the cortisone shots but they wore off after a few months. Wore braces at night that kept my wrists bent back. That worked somewhat. Finally had both hands repaired at the same time. There are a few things you can’t do if you can’t bend your wrists while in the outhouse! Since having them fixed, they have never given me another problem. I think that today’s surgery methods are much less intrusive than when I had it done.

Mr. Perfect

Yes. I've done the gamut of treatments including surgery, and the only thing that ultimately cured it was supplementation with high absorption magnesium.

asphalt cowboy

 Numbness and tingling are also symptoms of a pinched nerve.
 Is there any ache or radiating pain, maybe muscle spasms, that accompanies the other symptoms? 

truthful

Surgery DONE CORRECTLY is the only real cure. I had one hand done 5 years ago and the other 3 years ago and the relief is fantastic. The tingling is due to nerves being pinched where they pass through the Carpal tunnel near the base of the hand. That tunnel also carries other things like tendons and blood vessels. The correct surgery is to make a very small incision near the center of the base of the hand and use a special device to reach in and sever one side of the tunnel. The device contains a camera to make sure the correct location is being cut. It is essential that the surgery be done by an experienced, qualified hand surgeon. If the cut is not made in exactly the correct location the problem will not be relieved, at least not for long. At the worst, the cut may cause other, worse, problems.

SoreShoulder

I have and I have a treatment which hasn't failed me yet.  I cut way back on the saturated fats and increase intake of anti-inflammatory fats such as olive oil.   I also try to cut back on inflammatory foods in general.  There are lists online. 

Butchdog2

Never had the tunnel problem but was for ever plagued by numbness in my hands and fingers, especially when driving.

Came down with a case of bad headaches, 4 out of 5 days a week, Got tired of medication that was only a temporary fix.

Went to the chiropractor on a regular basis for a few months, he got my back "fixed" and cured my numbness and headaches. Yep a pinched nerve.

RobOz

Grow a set and make her paint. Jk

Bubba Jr.

I've had it off and on for years. I usually put on my wrist brace overnight. Then the next morning I'll brace my arm, then grab my hand and pull while relaxing the sore hand. If I get lucky I'll feel a slight pop and the pinched nerve is free to function again. if not, I go through the same regimen the next day.

mohawk600

YES.........I had the same problem with both hands. I let the VA do releases on both hands and I am 100% now. What do you want to know? 





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Mobuck

I had serious problems with numbness, loss of feeling, loss of strength and dexterity.  
Had carpal release surgery in 2008-2009. Left hand first and right hand 6 weeks later. Worked out very well. I waited too long and wasn't able to regain full strength but that may be in part, due to my age and arthritis. 
DO NOT have both hands done same time unless you look forward to having someone feed you, brush your teeth, and wipe your butt. I'm moderately ambidextrous and got along fairly well except for handwriting which I didn't need much at the time anyway.

SCOUT5

First thing to do is get a wrist brace on it.   You can order one and have it shipped to your house or pick on up at the pharmacy.    Get one with velcro straps. wear it through the day.   Limiting movement will limit inflammation and should reduce your symptoms.  

toad67

Thanks for all the info guys. I gave up the painting for a day, and became captain couch potato. It definitely made a difference. Going tomorrow to get some knee injections, and will talk to the Orthopedic Doctor about it.

notnow

I had it. Intense tingling and numbness. Right hand. It kept getting worse. I had the operation. No splints, braces or medications. Surgery lasted 5-10 min. I was awake and could've watched had I chose. Less time than a dental procedure. I left the surgery with a bandaid on it. My wrist was weak at first. I wanted to be off work for 3 months. Nope, 2 weeks. My only concern was being able to cast a spinning rod. That took 8-10 months to actually put some power into without letting go of the rod.

toad67

Gonna trya brace for a few weeks and see how it goes.

bpost

Hand issues carpal tunnel syndrome is likely, above the wrist look for neck issues.  BTDT got the 9" scar to prove it.

susie

For many years my family doc treated me for it. Finally got tired of steroid shots wearing off and saw orthopedic doc. During exam he had ne bend my wrist. When he felt/heard the pop he sent me for x-ray....bone spur. Tendon was catching on it creating the numbness, tingling and loss of feeling. Surgery for bone spur was a success.

notnow

Before my surgery I was sent to a neurologic DR. This guy had a monitor he hooked wires up to it with needles on the end. Not hypodermic but regular and thin. One needle in my arm and he'd work the other around my hand and yes there was current going through them. His monitor was reading all this and creating a print-out. For a little bit he was zapping me a bit harshly. He'd put the needle in my hand and say " ok,  ready? "

mohawk600

I have had it done on both sides. Prior to the surgery my nights were excruciateingly painful. I had the surgery done through the VA here in central Texas.......in Temple. They were awesome and totally cured my carpal issues. It was about a week of recovery for each side. Total relief from all symptoms.

In mid December I let the VA replace my right hip and I still have not recovered completely........foot drop....I got the 1% complication.

Your mileage may vary...................but do the carpal tunnel release. It will change your life.

iceracerx

It might be your neck.  

discusdad

best medical advice.. [PATIENT] Doctor,  it hurts when i do that. 
Doctor:  Well stop doing that...........carpal tunnel is mainly a condition exacerbated by repetive movement  somewhere along the line,  you have overdone some movement to the point of aggravating the tendons and ligaments  around the joints  which in turn aggravates the nerves.  stop the repetitive movement and do therapy  and you might cure things  if you have the time and inclination.  ignore the rest  and the nerve pressure will return.