i think i might have c.t.s should i see my doctor or is it a waste of time?
2007-01-11 05:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Yes, see a doctor, they can prescribe splints to prevent you from making it worse.
2007-01-11 05:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the pain exist even when you are not using or moving the hand? If so, it can be an inflammatory condition in the joint. When it comes to assessing & assisting with bone-joint related problems, some western doctors sometimes can miss the cause & opt for extremes, such as surgery or drugs.
Try this:
1. Apply a combination of MSM & St. Johns Wort creme(s) (not homeopathic) & wait approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Rub in the creme thoroughly and reapply 2 or 3 times before starting your time watching.
2. Grab hold of the bones immediately distal to the pain areas & Very Gently, pull each bone in a straight line (to the troubled bone areas) & hold it for 5 to 10 seconds. Make sure the pulling is done gently and continuously, without any variation, twisting or "bouncing". Do this 2 or 3 times. If this gives some relief, do this several times during the day when you think of it or the pain starts to return. - [Opening the joint allows the joint to remove the build up of celluar toxins & lactic acid (same as from muscle overexertions)]. This itself, may be enough.
If it is not, try to find a gentle osteopath who will very gently realign the bones. Make sure the doctor assures/explains to you that they will only pull & press the bones into alignment, & do not allow any one to perform: any fast, or snapping, or "cracking" type motions. (They may require you to have an xray to extablish allignment).
That doctor will be able to assist you with the rest, should this be necessary & determined useful.
Best of Luck,
Dr. Shi Yao Hai.
2007-01-11 15:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by shiyaohai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately your GP will probably suggest surgery.Its done under local anesthetic and involves a small incision to release the nerves from the carpal tunnel then you have stitches that are removed 2 weeks later you have a large boxing glove like dressing that stays on for 3 days you have to do finger exercises for a while and hopefully you see an improvement of your symptoms in as little as 2 weeks.its an easy surgery and is not as bad as it sounds.good luck
2007-01-11 15:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by staffie sonia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need to see a doctor. As well....limit repetative motion as much as possible to allow healing time.
2007-01-11 13:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shelly B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, see your doctor, there are some things he/she can suggest to help other than surgery.
2007-01-11 13:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋