Orthopedic trauma appointment

toptottie
toptottie Member Posts: 12
edited 3. Nov 2010, 07:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
Have just come back from the orthopedic trauma clinic, they think I may have carpell tunell syndrome or nerve damage from my OA.
Got to wait for a nerve conduction test appointment, had some x-rays done today.

Has anyone had this test????
If so what delights are instore for me ???? :|

Hope everyones day is not so bad and for those that are struggling a huge hug from me to you :lol:

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  • lucy145
    lucy145 Member Posts: 90
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi

    im going for a nerve conduction test tomorrow morning for carpal tunnel, all it said on the letter that its painless and takes about 30minutes and to wear loose sleeved clothing.

    good luck with yours hope it goes ok, lucy xx
  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The doctor or nurse will use a special machine and pass electric currents through your fingers and hand to see how long it takes them to travel along the nerves. It is painless. Your fingers may jump around a bit because of the elctricity, but otherwise there is nothing to see or feel.

    It's nothing to worry about. I hope yours goes ok.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,792
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Scattered is totally right - no pain but might see fiogesr jump!!

    Hope all goes well and they find out what is wrong.

    Love

    toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Sorry I cant answer your question, I just want to say I hope it all goes well for you.
    Let us know how you got on.
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi TT :D

    I haven't had this test but see you've had lots of good and reassuring advice already. :D :!:

    just wanted to wish you good luck when you have the test. :wink:

    Iris x
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Ive had the test done its painless & unintrusive
    It feels a little tingley but thats it
    Im having both my carpal tunnels operated on in 2wks 15th Nov
    Im a nurse so know what to expect though its a bit daunting
    The Consultant who is performing the operation is from my own ward & is excellent so Im not too worried he is very good
    My only fear is needing a wee when on the operating table! He thought it was funny Ive said im not eating or drinking for 24hrs just in case!
    As its a local anaesthetic you can eat & drink up untill you go it to hospital but I aint risking it!
    Will let you know how I get on
    Good luck with your nerve induction studies you will be fine
    Maria x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi TT

    I haven't had this test just wishing you good luck

    At least reading your replies i have learn't something new today

    Juliepf x

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