Carpal Tunnel Syndrome !!!

wendgro
wendgro Member Posts: 296
edited 5. Jul 2011, 08:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
I know it's not Arthritis but is there any alternative treatment other than surgery for this condition ???

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I do not know what you have tried but a cortisone shot into the carpal tunnel is probably the best bet, hand stretching exercises by a physio, a hand splint to support the wrist by an OT, identify what you find aggravates and hopefully find a way around those postures and painkillers/anti inflams.

    I hope you find a way to manage, without surgery.

    Elna x
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  • paddyw
    paddyw Member Posts: 93
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Have you had the test to determine it is carpel tunnel? i had this in the end had to have the op,Dr said my RA may of caused it The op is not so bad in half a day,just numb the hand After care more important.If i can help let me know.Paddy w
  • wendgro
    wendgro Member Posts: 296
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for your replies actually it's my husband who has this condition he is a big gardener and it's been bothering him for quite a few weeks he has a support on it at the moment. He is yet to see the Doctor about it he has quite a few health problems. The cortizone injection sound good he doesn't want an operation on the wrist (men are such babies) he will try anything apart from that :P
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My hubby had the carpal tunnel op a few years ago now. It has come back again now. He has trouble with his neck and spine and I am sure it is connected, but the neuro wasnt interested. The op itself wasnt too bad, they just cant drive for a couple of weeks, which my hubby wasnt keen on.

    Hope the steroid shots help.

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