2006-08-13 10:36:42 · 12 answers · asked by SWEET PAPA 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
well here is the story. while having blood drawn the needle hit something it wasn't suppose to and when i went to the doctor i was told that i had carpal tunnel. do have numbness in thumb, burning in wrist and on top of hand.
2006-08-13 13:49:02 · update #1
No. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a repetitive motion injury. The pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling associated with carpal tunnel is from pressure being put on the median nerve at the wrist. Repetitive tasks like typing can cause this over time.
There is a lot of good info on Wikipedia on the subject:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome
2006-08-13 10:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by $1200 mistake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think it can cause carpal tunnel syndrom but the best way to find out is go to your doctor and speak with him or her. They can tell you more and help you if you have carpal tunnel syndrom. There is new medications out now and sometimes you don't have to have surgery for carpal tunnel.
If it was a bad needle - you need to have some tests run to make sure you are okay too. The carpal tunnel may be the least of your worries. Not to scare you but in these days and times you never know.
Good Luck and Take Care!
2006-08-13 11:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, carpal tunnel syndrome is degenerative, it takes time. A "misfire" during a blood sample collection can cause pain and swelling that can last for days or even weeks.
I had a vein collapse from a bad draw, and the pain was so bad I was unable to close my hand into a fist for almost 3 months after.
2006-08-13 10:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. Carpal tunnel is caused by repeative motion, and a single blood draw is very unlikely to cause this.
The signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel are very specfic, and not all wrist pain is caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. You should see your doctor, who can accurately diagnosis you and initiate proper treatment.
2006-08-13 13:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Wayne D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Carpal tunnel is caused by repetitive motions with your hands/ fingers.
2006-08-13 10:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Razzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, Carpal tunnel is caused by repeat actions that injure the tendons in the wrist.
2006-08-13 10:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by jimdan2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...it couldn't have been that bad..goodness, it's just a little needle prick! if you have carpal tunnel, you should look into not staying on the computer so long. ;-)
2006-08-13 10:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by curious 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
^^ gosh darn it, i like that woman exceedingly interior the days whilst i became technically a virgin gave alot of whackjobs then - my wrists have not been top because i'm suing all my ex boyfriends thank you for the top
2016-11-04 12:30:07 · answer #8 · answered by dopico 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the least true thing I've heard all day.
2006-08-13 10:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by wd20x2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely.
2006-08-13 12:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by tylersmom0108 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋