John Nickson-update on progress after injections and op

Hi again,

I had severe CT in both hands which began on 7th January 2012. Could hardly use hands.

Found this site and your comments invaluable, thanks again !

I subsequently had cortisone injections in both wrists. Symptoms began to ease immediately. Was booked in for two ops. Had one on left wrist to see effect. Right wrist continued to improve and now have had virtually no symptoms for many months. If I do get symptoms it is usually caused by lying on hand in night or by severe vibration caused-foe eg- by riding my bike. No symptoms in left wrist.

Carpal Tunnel and touchscreens

Hello,

I've had pain, numbness and tingling in my wrists and hands for three-or-so years. I've been to a hand specialist who sent me for an ultrasound and a nerve conduction study, but neither had conclusive results; actually, the result of one test contradicted the other! As a result, he didn't make a diagnosis, but suggested I could have a steroid injection in the wrist. However, as he told me there was a 2% chance of permanent nerve damage, I decided against this, as I am a software developer, composer and pianist by profession, so even at 2%, I can't afford to take that risk.

CTS left hand injections

Dr Bland - have seen you 3 times at K&C and my results always the same - 5. Had a steroid injection last July which had (I thought) about 30% effect for a few months. Saw you again in January of this year when it was still at 5 and it was suggested I returned to Dr Brown for a further injection. I had one done about 10 weeks ago and a second one done (re the Spanish percentage I understand) 2 weeks ago. I will of course be returning to see Dr Brown in about 5 weeks.

Oedema causing CTS?

I would appreciate some help with my diagnosis.

Drug Treatments for CTS?

Hi, I first had CTS symptoms in my right hand about three years ago, it sorted itself out pretty quickly and all was well. It then began again though more intensely 9 months ago in mid-July, again in my right hand. This time it didn't ease so in mid-August I saw my GP. He referred me for a NCS which confirmed mild CTS in my right hand. I had a corticosteroid injection (hand looked like Shrek's!) in December which, after a few days, helped. But about 3-4 weeks later the problem returned only slightly different.

Opinion on my carpal tunnel

Hello. I just wanted to get an opinion from an experienced person when it comes tothe problems ive bren having with my hand.
The main crux of the matter is that im not sure if I have carpal tunnel or some other neruological problem. This is for a few reasons, which I will list in the following exposition dump.

Use of CTRAC after unsuccessful surgeries?

I have had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands, and after about 1 year and a half, it has come back. I would like to try the CTRAC, but I see on the FAQ that it says not to use after surgery. Why is that? At this point I am desperate to try anything that will help me.

General advice about next steps with CTS diagnosis

I'm really looking for some more advice on what to do please- I'm not based in your area but would appreciate your help.

I visited my GP on a couple of occasions about pain in my left thumb ( I am right-handed). She did some standard checks on my wrist and hand , suggesting that it could be CTS. I have subsequently been for a Nerve Conduction Test and GP says results show I have CTS in both wrists and some compression of the nerve in my right elbow? I do not have a copy of the results so I am not 100% certain exactly what the issue is with the elbow.

Carpal Ligament Rejoining?

I had carpal tunnel release just over 2 weeks ago, 26 March. The wound looked neat when completed, with 3 stitches; CT symptoms ceased immediately The surgeon used a tourniquet, and in the two or three days afterwards, the hand became very swollen, and subsequently bruised heavily, which didn't worry me much, as bruising fades anyway.

Tingling, numbness and pins & needles

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else just had constant tingling, numbness and pins & needles, but no definite pain? I am not convinced that my symptoms are related to CTS. Also I have a splint to wear at night, but am unable to wear it as it makes my symptoms worse. Also my Doctor didn't tell me how long to use the splint before I return to see him. Thanks