Anyone had or got this? Pins & needles at night caused by blood vessels & tendons being squashed, I have it in my right arm & should have it seen
to in about a month with a small op. Question - anyone had any luck getting rid of it without the op? I have some fluid retention & that may be what's
causing it so I'm trying out some pills to see if it'll help, anyone got any idea?
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Carpic or carpal tunnel
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Posts: 6281 06-05-08 11:09 Established Tree |
I tried for 2 years to get rid of it but as you say swollen hand and pin and needles etc. I had the op about 5 years ago under local anesthetic, and after a
month it was feeling great, he inside took a little longer and if I forgot and hit my hand on something it would be a dull pain, today I can't even see the
scar as they followed one of my lines I think they gave me 10 extra years on the life line. There is nothing to be afraid of 30 mins they took and I was fine.
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Posts: 125 07-05-08 00:01 |
I had Carpal tunnel a couple of times, from painting my house, it is also known as RSI. I think i must have had a much milder form, as
my cleared up with 'Brufen' which is a heavier form of Ipobrufen. I think if they have recommended an op. yours must be much worse, than i had it.
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Posts: 2643 07-05-08 06:47 Mature Shrub |
Thanks ladies, I'm not too worried about the op just that if there is a way round it then I'll have a go. I know it's only going to get worse if I
don't have it done.
Ally perhaps yours was a temporary form due to overwork! Now I must get the grass cut, finish planting my latest purchases, paint the bathroom etc before they call me!
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Posts: 646 10-05-08 21:29 Herbaceous Perennial |
I have carpel tunnel syndrome which is part of my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I didnt opt for the op as think it can reoccur. I wear wrist splints at night when mine
is bad and they help alot.
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Posts: 13783 11-05-08 01:14 |
I know of people who have tried acupuncture and osteopathy with success but never suffered from it myself.
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Posts: 2668 12-05-08 07:11 Mature Shrub |
I've heard of using splints but as my dr is worse than useless just waiting for his pension now, he hasn't suggested anything apart from the op. I must
say it's getting a bit worse but I seem to be hitting my head against a wall. I think the pills can go in the bin for a start. Perhaps I'll nip down to
the osteo man & see what he says, at least he's young & motivated!
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Posts: 6318 12-05-08 07:43 Established Tree |
Mamma, I was like you but in the end it got so bad swollen all the timepins and needles all the time I also began to loose the sensation in my finger tips and
things I thought I had picked up were still on the table
Have a look at this site http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm
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Posts: 2678 13-05-08 07:31 Mature Shrub |
Thanks Lynne that was very useful, I'm definately going for the chop. My right hand is getting worse & worse & I can feel the left tingling as well
now. The funny thing is my eldest is studying this stuff & she told me what it was before I even saw a dr. I had the elctric shock test where she studies
& am now waiting for them to call me. I've just started an early menopause (arrgh) so I had some hope that it might go away on it's own but
it's just driving me potty!
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