Carpal Tunnel

[utkd29]

Has anyone been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel? If so I am interested in hearing if you chose to have surgery or opted for other treatment, and if it worked. I was just diagnosed and went yesterday for cortisone shots in my wrist to see if that will relieve the pain before surgery is an option. I have heard mixed things about surgery.

[notyard]

Know two women who went for the surgery.

First one suffered injuries in an auto accident (hit by a pothead who ran the light). Among other injuries, they ended up with carpal tunnel bad enough that they could not lift a plate or turn a doorknob, coupled with severe pain. Surgery successfully resolved all of the problems going on 20 years now.

Second one suffered long term cumulative work trauma to their wrists (R&D lab). Constant severe pain, braces, cortisone shots...you name it, they tried everything the doctor wanted them to do to reduce the pain and disability. After 5 years of messing around with various treatments, they went for the surgery and have not had any issues in the past 10 years.

[bvanpeltsw]

My dad and step-dad had the surgery and it worked wonders for them.

I am on my way to having full blown carpal tunnel....I already wear the wrist wrap when I am at work.

[utkd29]

Know two women who went for the surgery.

First one suffered injuries in an auto accident (hit by a pothead who ran the light). Among other injuries, they ended up with carpal tunnel bad enough that they could not lift a plate or turn a doorknob, coupled with severe pain. Surgery successfully resolved all of the problems going on 20 years now.

Second one suffered long term cumulative work trauma to their wrists (R&D lab). Constant severe pain, braces, cortisone shots...you name it, they tried everything the doctor wanted them to do to reduce the pain and disability. After 5 years of messing around with various treatments, they went for the surgery and have not had any issues in the past 10 years.
Thanks for the info.
My dad and step-dad had the surgery and it worked wonders for them.

I am on my way to having full blown carpal tunnel....I already wear the wrist wrap when I am at work.

Brandy I have been talking to or seeing with the dr almost daily. He said when you are driving and sleeping is the most important time to wear the brace. I had been wearing mine only at work, and not the other times. I am hoping to see improvement now that I am wearing it more.

[Cpogie]

I have carpal tunnel in my right wrist...but since I no longer work it does not hurt anymore....that old repetative motion has stopped. I do have a wrist brace that I wear if I scrub something to hard, or using a screw driver will set it off...but I have been lucky it has not bothered me is a long time.

I would definately wear that brace if you are hurting. You are so young to have that problem!! I hope you feel better soon.