med plus regular Asperin.. And Ice and alittle heat mussle rub etc,per Day and only get maybe 2 hrs of mild relief! This is the first time on pc in a month..Does the surgery help ? I,ve heard some say yes/no /only for a few months.I heard they can do a new sergery where they go in thru the back or near backbone cutting nerve or something and has seem to be longer lasting.Does anyone know of this? Or ANYTHING that will stop this unbareable Pain????
2007-06-05 04:11:57 · 9 answers · asked by reseda1420 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
before you schedule your surgery, try taking B-vitamins. a lot of carpal tunnel problems are hormonal and relate to B6 deficiency. but you can't just take B6 by itself. B vitamins work better when you make sure you are not deficient in any of them.
taking so many NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen) on a regular basis can keep you from absorbing vitamins, which in turn would make the carpal tunnel problem worse. so instead of taking a vitamin tablet, find a good liquid B-vitamin supplement (GNC or Vitamin World should have them). i take half the dose twice a day (excess B vitamins will just be excreted so splitting the dose will increase levels of the vitamins circulating in the blood). there are also B6 tablets that can be placed under the tongue.
if you retain water easily, lower salt intake and lower intake of refined sugars and flours (soda, baked goods, pastas).
definitely try this before surgery, especially if the pain coincides with your monthly cycle or if you tend to retain water easily.
good luck, i hope you find something to help!
2007-06-05 04:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by trinity729 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the Carpel Tunnel syndrome was a firm diagnosis from a Dr., proceed. Getting a second opinion is important since this can often be misdiagnosed. If you are the one who decided its carpel tunnel syndrome - start over. Surgery should always be a last resort. The surgery on your wrists is often ineffective. Try physical therapy (professional) or the wrist brace or simply not being on puter much. The first answer is correct but I'd want to hear it from at least two doctors. The back surgery I've heard of but understand its used only in the most extreme situations.
2007-06-05 04:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by redhighheelsneakers_ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother had surgery done on both her wrists a number of years ago (8 or 9 at least) and for her it made all the difference in the world. Right before she had the surgery her hands fell asleep frequently and she feared dropping objects she was holding. She was also a nurse and so could've lost her job.
Her surgery was done in Shreveport, LA back then and she never had a bit of trouble from the surgery or carpal tunnel issues since then...she does have arthritis in her hands, but that's a separate issue.
2007-06-05 04:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a change of prescribed antiinflammatory medication. Did you try Celebrex, 200 mg, twice a day, every 12 hours?
Are you taking acetaminophen tablets, such as Tylenol? Do not take more than 4,000 mg per day and reduce alcohol drinking while on acetaminophen to avoid serious liver damage.
Finally, take a vitamin B6 supplement as directed, 200 mg per day, for a minimum of 3 months.
I wouldn't go with surgery.
If you have a chronic, generalised form of arthritis, you should join our group at:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/antibio/
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Holm G, Moody LE, Carpal tunnel syndrome: current theory, treatment, and the use of B6, (2003) 15 Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner 18-22.
University of South Florida, USA. dr.g.holm@usfaccess.com
PURPOSE: To present the current state of the science of pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, including the use of pyridoxine (Vitamin B6). DATA SOURCES: Selected research articles, texts, Websites, personal communications with experts, and the authors' own clinical experience.
CONCLUSIONS: Much is yet to be learned about carpal tunnel syndrome. While the basic treatment of NSAIDs and nighttime splints seems universally accepted, much controversy remains. The use of vitamin B6 as a treatment is one such controversy requiring further investigation.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Current treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome should include NSAIDs, nighttime splinting, ergonomic workstation review, and vitamin B6, 200 mg per day.
2007-06-06 18:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by Pierre 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Link!!!
2016-04-01 03:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to exercise you wrist and hands regularly. Start slowly and gradually. Finger stretching and clenching alternately. Then do some hand rotation clockwise and counter-clockwise. Use a massager, infra red light and Ben Gay Ultra. If all else fails, then consult a doctor.,,
2007-06-05 04:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by LuigiSC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what you are doing to inflame it and change the way you do it or cut it out all together. Surgery is not 100% successful.
2007-06-05 04:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by Michael B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GET OFF THE COMPUTER!!! That's what causes carpal, the typing and mouse work. Stay away from the piano too.
2007-06-05 04:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by ooorah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the longer you let it go, the less likely any kind of surgery will help. In other words, get your butt into a surgeon now and get it dealt with.
2007-06-05 04:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋