Carpal Tunnel Surgery...?

Question

Hi, I'm 22 and I have carpal tunnel syndrome. I have tried everything and it's become so bad that I now have to wear braces 24 hours a day.

My doctor is recommending surgery and I'm wondering if anyone else has had it and if it worked for them. Plus, how long it took to recover. I'm a full time student and I use my hands for work.

Answer 1

massage in addition to the chiropractic work will help. There are many bones in the wrist and that nerve doesn't have a lot of room to move around. Any slight swelling or movement can entrap that nerve. Massage can help reduce the pain. Always exhaust every option prior to surgery, there are some clinical massage therapists out there who can work miracles. Look on amta's website for a massage therapist skilled in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Answer 2

The average time for recovery differs from person to person,but its usually a few weeks.You didnt say if your doc is a hand specialist or an internist....big difference...have you had an EMG test and MRI of the wrists? Both will help determine if it is carpal tunnel ...or something else....many people have had this surgery without problems,but its best to speak with your doc about the pro's and con's of surgery...many of the large teaching hospitals have hand surgeons around....look into it and best of luck

Answer 3

If this is his decision then it has to be. I had similar surgery and it isn't that bad, you let it go to long. The infection got bad.

Your going to be down for a few weeks, I know how it is, I was a med student, you will still be able to get by with help. Good luck.

Answer 4

If you are having to wear braces all day every day then it is probably time to have the surgery. You can actually permanently damage the muscle enervation in your hands if you leave it too long - causing muscle wasting.

Recovery time is a couple of weeks each hand, and relief can be instantaneous.

good luck

Answer 5

El túnel carpiano es un incordio hasta para los médicos, no supieron detectar la razón por la que me empezó a afectar. Yo tengo un caso leve, son cosquilleos en las palmas de las manos cuando llevo muchas horas en la oficina, pero para que no vaya a peor siempre me pongo la férula para trabajar.
Bueno, eso y una visita al médico de vez en cuando para una inyección de esteoideos.
He encontrado muchos consejos aquí, ¿igual te sirven? Un saludo.
http://tunelcarpiano.youtips.info

Answer 6

You need to see a chiropractor, if you haven't already. The great majority of the time, the tingling, numbness, and pain is actually stemming from a proble in the base of your neck, not in your wrist. If it is actually in your wrist, a chiropractor can adjust them. Also consider neuromuscular massage....Hope this helps....