Carpal Tunnel?

Question

Anybody have it? If you do, how did you decide it was time to go to the doctor?

I play piano so this is going to be a total inconvinience for me...

Answer 1

I DON'T, but I have an aquaintance who does and we had a former neighbor who did. I've also done research on the problem to understand it better. Here's what I've learned: Your "Carpal Tunnel" is a sack-like portion in your wrist. Over-time, because of the strain put on that area from typing, computer use, or piano playing (your wrists hang down), pain develops. Prop your wrists on something if possible when the pain is being felt, to prevent it from possibly worsening, or to keep it from possibly developing at all. NEVER diagnose yourself--let a doc do it. A Neurologist ? Pain Management Specialist is usually your best source. I'm not trying to be the "bearer of bad tiddings", but if you or the person to whom you're referring already have the problem, the end result is usually having to have surgery to relieve the pain and pressure. Even that USUALLY has a low percentage as far as being a "cure-all". Be careful. A prayer just went up for you or whomever believes / knows they have it. Best Wishes! Merry Christmas to ya and Happy 2007!

Answer 2

it somewhat is obtainable to have an electroconduction attempt that comes up nonetheless in the traditional variety whilst a affected person is symptomatic. look at what events you're doing that is aggrevating this. you desire your wrist in a impartial place. it somewhat is the placement the place your wrist is somewhat bent returned. once you're making a fist such as you will pound on the table, your wrist would be in a impartial place. Your palms are little marionettes controlled via strings (tendons) that wade via your carpal tunnel. In a impartial wrist place those tendons bypass cleanly in the path of the carpal tunnel. in case you bend your hand returned and flow your palms, then the tendons rub against the carpal tunnel. in case you bend your wrist forward and flow your palms (such as you're attempting to tickle the interior of your elbow on a similar arm), then the tendons somewhat run against the carpal tunnel. If it enables, positioned a rubber band around your wrist. Then think of a string related out of your fingertips in the path of the rubber band to the interior of your elbow. in case you bend your hand returned, the strings rub against your wrist. in case you bend your wrist forward, the strings rub against the rubber band. Even area-to-area bending of your wrist could make issues. i take advantage of a keyboard this is divided so as that my wrists do no longer could bend to the area to type. carry your palms in front of you with each and every thing comfortable so as that your index palms virtually touch. this is a organic place. Then bend your wrists outward somewhat so as that all and sundry your palms are in a line like they could be on a classic keyboard. sense the version? Advil or Aleve will help with the swelling. Tylenol won't.

Answer 3

I used to work in a meat packing plant. Alot of us would get it in various degrees. Some people got it so bad they had to have surgery. You should definitely see a doctor if you have sharp pains in your wrists and arms that wake you up at night, you have persistent numbness and tingling in your hands and fingers or if you have weakness in your hands that causes you to drop things like glasses of water alot. Milder cases can be helped by resting the affected hand, wearing a splint, taking ibuprofen, putting ice on the wrist and avoiding repetitive motion. A corticosteroid shot may help. Getting more omega-3's (fatty fish, flaxseed, fish oil capsules) can help with the inflammation.

Answer 4

Yes, I have it. After it woke me up a few times. And I was dropping stuff during the day. I decided to find out what was wrong. I haven't had surgery yet. I've been wearing a brace at night. And I have had some treatment at the chiropractor that has helped.

Answer 5

you should have it checked out as soon as possible. ive never had it but two of my friends do. it will be a problem that you play the piano because you will have to rest it for awhile, but if you let it go for too long, it will get even worse and it can really mess up your piano playing schedule. dont wait... go to the doctor ASAP!

Answer 6

When my wrist and fingers stayed numb for 2 or 3 days at a time. They felt like they were asleep and prevented me from doing my job accurately (I worked in data entry)

Answer 7

When the tingling turns to numbness. You can cause permanent nerve damage, so see a specialist.
Do you wear a band to keep it straight?, especially at night. Anti inflammatory meds will give temporary relief.

Answer 8

I decided to go when I couldn't hold my coffee cup anymore. I dropped three in one day and decided it was time.

Answer 9

my mom did and the pain just got to be too much-her hand started cramping at inconvienent times and she couldnt even use it

Answer 10

I'm not sure if I do. But I do have funny feelings in my wrist.