I have taken up the hobby of knitting in the past month or so. Yesterday while I was driving my left forearm started to hurt. Then, later while I was taking some notes I started to feel a tingling finger in my right thumb. My thumb still feels tingly. Could this be Carpal Tunnel and is is caused from the knitting? Do I have to stop knitting? When will this tingly feeling go away? Could it be something besides Carpal Tunnel? How long should I let this go on before seeing a doctor?
2006-11-28 16:03:41 · 8 answers · asked by Jenny B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
i would say that the tingling is definitely caused from the knitting.....it isnt nessacarily carpal tunnel yet but could get that way over time.....i would suggest just knitting a small amount everyday....like give yourself an hour (or less) and take breaks in between time! maybe that will help....good luck!
2006-11-28 16:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Amy N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of anyone getting carpal tunnel from knitting but it may be. How much are you on the computer; that could do it.
You do not say when you quit knitting
The symptoms you describe could be other diseases that have nothing to do with carpal tunnel maybe if you still have this next week then go to the doctor.
I got a tingling in my left thumb and an involuntary twitching (minor for a few seconds at a time and not often) and not too long after I had a stroke. Never take symptoms lightly
2006-11-28 16:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be Carpal Tunnel but I don't think knitting is a common way, but it could be possible because knitting is a repetitive motion. You could be putting to much strain on you wrist when you are knitting. I think you should ask a doctor right away and then determine what to do. If it is Carpal Tunnel then you have to stop doing that and anything else that causes stain on your wrist if not it will take a long time for your pain to go away, trust me I’m talking as a Carpal Tunnel suffer.
2006-11-29 03:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by Liz... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpal tunnel is attributed to repititon in the hand but it is not. My coworker was diagnosed with this and had to wear a splint to help alleviate the pain. It was due to the excessive typing that we did. However the splint did not help much and the job demanded constant typing. At the time I was going to a chiropractor for an unrelated problem and asked him about her problem. He claimed that carpal tunnel syndome was from her back being "out of line" which caused the pain to run into her arm and the tingling sensation she was getting. I told her about this and when her doctors decided that she needed surgery I begged her to go to a chiroprator first for an opinion. Not liking the idea of an operation she finally seeked advice and went for treatments. In a short time she no longer had the pain and avoided an operation. Medical doctors do not to acknowledge chiroprators, but it only makes sense that all your nerves run though your spinal column and if any bone is out of place it presses on a nerve to any part of your body. Please check this out before giving up knitting. I love to knit and it seems this is a waning art.
2006-11-29 13:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by lynn g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by any prolonged repetative motion of the wrist and hand. It is an inflamation of the radial and/or ulnar nerves which pass from the upper arm through carpal tunnel and into the hand (these nerves serve for movement and sensation in the hand). The orthopedic test for carpal tunnel syndrome is called "Tinnel's Sign." Place the back sides of your hands together and press with light to moderate pressure for 30 seconds. If you begin to feel a tingling sensation in your finger tips; chances are good that you are experiencing signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. Initally, I would try an OTC anti-inflammitory like Alleve. Take 2 pills with breakfast and 2 pills with dinner everyday for about 1 week (this is the same as prescription dose Naprosyn). Follow up with an orthopedic surgeon if you do not experience any relief in 7 to 10 days.
2006-11-28 16:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Todd K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having had both wrist operated on for Carpal Tunnel-I don't think you have this! It sounds like inflammation.
Could be uncle Arthur kicking up. I do alot of jewelry making & I get trigger finger from it. I go get a shot in joint & it's gone.
2006-11-28 16:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be knitting but I bet ya its your pc thats giving you carpal tunnel....cause i had it and its coming back.I try to stay off of this thing but it keeps calling me(Im addicted)
The best of luck to ya
2006-11-28 16:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by ms.yahoo answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor first. There maybe a medicine for this problem you are having.
2006-11-28 16:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋