reoccuring symptoms of carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome?

Question

have had surgery twice now in 10 years for carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel. Was told that they surgery would last for about 5 years and it is so true. The symtoms did come back 5 years to the day, had surgery again on my hand and then elbow and now its just about 5 years again and Im starting to feel symtoms again in my right hand and elbow. I was wondering will this "feeling" keep coming back every 5 years for the rest of my life? Will I constantly need surgery every 5 years?

Acutally, the employer that I worked for back in 96 gave me such a run around for 8 LONG months, denying that it was work related, I sometimes think that since they made me wait so long to say it was work related that maybe some nerve damage was caused and thats why the symptoms keep coming back. (It finally was proven, months later to be a workers comp claim back then). Within that 5 year time, I moved to Florida, worked for a claims office (less typing) and did advise them that I had sugery on my hands and that maybe the symtoms would come back. When the problem came back, this employer didnt give me the run around like the first on had done and within 2 months, surgery was done again but only in my right hand/elbow. The insurance compay was much nicer to me this time and they even paid me a some for my pain and suffering, unlike the first insurance company. Not that I wanted a hand out from either company, I just wanted my hands fixed and to feel normal again.

Answer 1

In '92 I had 2 carpel tunnel surgeries, (left hand) both failed, then 7 yrs ago the cubital, also failed...each surgery gave me more pain & since the last one I have intorable pain from my hand, up my arm, elbow,shoulder, neck and down my back...I can't hold my head up too long...doctor said there is nothing he can do.
5 years without pain...man...one day would be heaven...I would do anything to stop this suffering.
I hope you don't end up with permanent nerve damage.
Did you have problems with your insurance because of pre-existing condition?

Answer 2

Actually, that surgery probably wasn't necessary. People have had carpel tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome for years, but have only recently been treating with surgery. You probably have splnts and braces already. Wear them. I wound't have another surgery if I were you. I would, however, find a new way to work or support my hands, arms to avoid the inflammation of the area and take anti inflammatories, or have cortisone shots. This problem is because of overuse of the arms and wrists. Rest and recouperation are in order.