Carpal tunnel topics

An unmoderated discussion forum where you may post any observations about CTS and reply to others comments. Please bear in mind other people's privacy and do not post libellous critiques of medical treatment. I will read this forum periodically but there is no guarantee that I will reply to posts here

Pre-op Jitters

First off, I want to thank you and this site for helping me think about the possible solutions and their risks. There are a few horror stories out there, but I’m trying to remain optimistic. I’m leaning towards open CTR at the suggestion of my doctor a month ago and would really appreciate a second experienced option.

Diagnostic Questionnaire

I have just completed the diagnostic questionnaire which says it is unlikely to be CTS
This surprises me as both my physiotherapist and doctor seem to think it is.

Carpel Tunnel Revision Surgery

My carpel tunnel has returned after nearing 2 years after surgery - right wrist release and ulnar nerve. I've read up about any number of reasons, etc. I'm wondering if anyone has undergone some type of "Revision Surgery"? What was the problem diagnosed (reason for recurring) and how was the 2nd surgery - wha type and was it successful, how was recovery and how are you doing now after how many months?

New Assessment.

I have CTS in both hands. I was successfully treated on my right hand by Mr. Smith in February this year, and was expecting to go on the waiting list for surgery on my left hand. Unfortunately this has not happened, and I think I will have to have a new referral. The CTS in my left hand is now causing severe impairment, and I think I need a new assessment.

Referred by GP for surgery

I was referred back in March for consideration of surgery for carpal tunnel, previously my right hand was operated on at Beltinge Surgery. I have had injections on the left which have not worked. This was done by Dr Miles in house (great stuff, was happy with this) A couple of months went by contacted GP again to be told it had been submitted, but a long wait, a Month ago (6months since initial referral) to say I had not heard anything, so they resubmitted the referral. I got a letter from Kingsnorth Medical Practice saying you’re contact them. So I did, to see Mr Kelly.

CTS from injury and nervous about steroid injection

Consultant wants to do steroid injection into wrist, but I'm worried about it hitting my nerve. Is it possible for the median nerve to be a little more to the ulna side than usual? Most diagrams show it exactly centre to wrist or slightly radial but I have this nagging concern that it might be more to the ulna side since my reduced sensation in the palm extends to beneath the ring finger.

Many thanks

2 months of very numb feeling and doctor is recommending surgery:

Do I need to get surgery to fix the problem?

Here is what happened. Late July 2019 I was working out with weights and did too many forearm exercises. For days my forearms were swollen and sore and as they healed i developed symptoms of CTS overnight. It was really bad for the first 3 weeks in the 3 fingers and very numb to the point I needed help buttoning buttons.
I got the nerve study at the end of July and was told it was severe. He said it typically is around a 4 and mine was about a 6.5/7.

Do you think symptoms will resolve soon

Hi Dr,

Going for surgery but I am not convinced it’s CTS

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to tell everyone my symptoms to see if others had the same and went for surgery...

In January 2019 I started getting pain in my wrist, on the underside. No pins and needles etc no nimbleness. It was worse when using it for typing etc. I put it down to Tendonitis and had it in a splint for 8 weeks. No improvement. I was given naproxen which again didn’t do anything.

Before i proceed with surgery

13 months ago i had to stop working after persistent numbness, pins and needs, pain on the top side of my hands (feels like when you push a bad bruise) sharp stabbing like pains, cramp like spasms from my fingers to my shoulders ( highly repetitive work in a fish market) initially i was told it was likely CTS by a GP and we proceeded to seek treatment from a Physio Therapist and resedt for 5-6 months until i was sent to seek advice from a surgeon who told me he greatly thinks i have CTS due to my describes symptoms ( he recommended i get CTS release surgery asap) Seeking a second opinion i we

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