Is this really carpal tunnel syndrome?

Question

I have been having this pain that starts in my wrist and sort of shoots down to my pointer, middle finger and thumb.

it really hurts at night and when i wake up it feels like my fingers are asleep.

i work with computers a lot and i do a lot of things like gaming and stuff like that. but i wasnt quite sure if it was carpal tunnel or something else.

Answer 1

Sounds just like mine! I have carpal tunnel. There are braces that you can wear to help releave it. Wear them at night always, and while you work if you can. But, do go to see a doctor. I waited too long, and I lost the strength in my right hand. The doctor told me I was lucky I didn't lose the feeling too! In the mean time, put your hands palms together, and push the fingers of the affected hand back, and count to five, then take the fingers in the other hand and gently pull them back and count to five. Bending your wrists backward helps to open up that area.

Answer 2

Could be carpal tunnel. Typically, the hand will tingle as if it's asleep, and you'll get that sensation from the ring finger over to the thumb, not the pinkie finger.

Eventually, your hands will be so crampy you can't open them in the morning.

I've had two carpal tunnel surgeries, and I really, REALLY suggest that you ask for sedation to have it done, and don't have both surgeries done at the same time because then you can't wipe your butt yourself!

There are some exercises that you can get, like physical therapy to try to relieve the symptoms, but in my sister's case, they made hers worse. I had these hand braces with a hard metal splint in them, but they say you should only wear them to sleep, because if you work in them, use them during the day, it makes your muscles atrophy.

In short, we can't diagnose you here. You'll need to see an orthopedic surgeon to be sure.

Answer 3

The fact that you are not feeling it in your pinky (check, I bet you are also feeling it on the half of your ring finger toward the thumb), is an indication that it is. The nerve in question only affects three and a half fingers!

Over the counter anti-inflammatories (aspirin or alieve or ibuprofen), a store-bought wrist brace, and as much rest as you can give your hands should help until you can get to the doctor. Use the brace especially on the computer.

See a doc soon! But don't assume you'll need surgery! Mine cleared up with just the treatment above.
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Answer 4

fairly typical of carpal tunnel symptoms, you could try simple carpal tunnel wrist supports over the counter, and if ineffective then see your doctor for appropriate referral. I think the timet o return towork after surgery is 2 days, good luck

Answer 5

Your question is the answer...you work with computers, with repetitive movements, now you have carpal tunnel syndrome...
some time's a brace might help...if it's really bad you might need surgery...good luck...

Answer 6

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- Happens after repetition movement.
I think you might have. See your doctor about it.

Answer 7

It could be, so it's a good idea to get it checked out. However, if your fingers stiffen up and curl towards your palm, it's definetely carpel tunnel. It's always a good idea to get it sorted before it reaches this stage, though.

Answer 8

could be a pinched nerve (ulnar nerve) at your elbow or wrist from having your arm in the same position. I had that for about a week and did some stretch exercises and styed off the mouse for a few days.

Answer 9

I had an EMG , when I complained of wrist pain . The neurologist , who did the test , told me I had a problem in my neck , that the pain in my wrists was secondary to cervical problems . He referred me to a neurosurgeon , and I had a procedure called Anterior Cervical Diskectomy Fusion . This was in March . My neck still hurts like hell , and I still am awaiting surgery on both my wrists . So , not to bore you any longer , but , you should ask your primary care provider to show you the EMG rsults , it may show a bigger problem . God bless , and good luck .

Answer 10

yes it is carpal tunnel, go see your doctor.