Carpal Tunnel Release surgery?

Question

I would Love to hear from anyone who has had this surgery. I also had surgery for cubital tunnel which is at the elbows. I had the surgery 2 years ago and after the very long painful healing process felt some relief only in the way that I could lift items that were normally to heavy for me. (Such as a gallon of milk!) Up untill 4 months ago I dealt with alot of anger and dissapointment that the surgery was such a failure. 4 months ago I had to quit my parttime job as the constant pain, tightness and inflammation was unbearable. I wear my splints to bed every night and am physically limited. I feel so deceived by the promise that this surgery would free me from my dibilitating "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" Since I have not been working I atleast am not dealing with the relentless "Flair Up's" Looking forward to hearing from those on there outcome....laceyemerill

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would get a second opinion. My orthopedist told me that when you feel the numbness, it's from the nerves being compressed, and left alone too long, the damage from that can be irreversible. Has your doctor done, or sent you to have, an EMG done? The physical med doctor who did my tests told me that normally, it should take less than a second for the electric current to "shoot" from point A to point B (from where they stick the needle to the lead wires at your fingers). The longer it takes, the more the nerve is being "blocked" by compression. If you have had an EMG done, I would ask for the results. And if you decide to go for a second opinion, definitely take a copy of those results with you (both to save time and MONEY)! In the meantime, if you don't have them already, get yourself a good pair of carpal tunnel splints. They will help a lot, especially at night. I know the pain and numbness would wake me up out of a dead sleep! Give the conserative treatment a try, unless of course, by pain killers your doctor meant opioids, which really won't solve the problem. I'm hoping he meant something like ibuprofen or a prescription NSAID! Most importantly, follow your own instinct. You know your body best, and if you believe you aren't getting the best care, dump that doctor! Good luck to you!

Answer 3

I am having problems due to Arthritis and if they offer me surgery will say NO! I have yet to meet anyone who had carpel tunnel surgery and improved, so reckon I will just keep doing what I can.