For Canterbury patients

Return of symptoms

Hi Dr Bland

Regrettably I have put off contacting you regarding my worsening symptoms. Last night I suffered with the worst pain in my arm for a very long time; was woken several times in the night with the pain and discomfort. I therefore recognise that I need to come and see you in your Clinic to discuss this, if this can be arranged. I work at Canterbury Hospital on a Monday and Thursday which would suit me well, but any day may be possible.

thankyou, Alison

Many thanks for the site

Having just completed the questionaire (which caused my symptoms to appear in both hands:-} ) I am thankful to find out that it is likely that I have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, and not anything worse, without waiting the 5 weeks until my clinic appoinmtent. What a fabulous tool this website is. Whilst appreciating the technical complexities involved, It would be wonderful if other NHS specialists offered a similar facility. Thank you Dr Bland.

Flaring up again

Hello My symptoms are flaring again and i was wondering if i could get an appointment again to access the severity? Please email me

Post Op symptoms

Mr Smith and another surgeon whose name escapes me (sorry) performed CT operation on my right hand less than 12 hours ago. I can now open my fingers fully for the first time in years without pain. My middle finger is completely numb and feels huge, I have seen this described as like a sausage and I agree haha. I can move all fingers gently but thumb is a bit restricted because of the bandage. My thumb, index and third finger all feel rather odd, numbness on palm side, slight tingling down sides and back. I am sure these will all improve in time.

Update on questionnaire

About 3 to 4 months ago started with a 'clicking' at base of middle finger on right hand. Like a mild electric shock when bending the joint. This continued for many weeks. Then quite suddenly the pain became very severe in the middle and ring finger at night. Relief only after standing and walking around for an hour or more but unable to lie down in bed without the pain returning. Managed to get some sleep sitting up. This continued for about a week. Pain killers including Amitriptyline and Gabapentin had little effect.

do i have cts

i have fill it allout. how do i know if it is cts i have?

5th steroid injection query

Hello Dr Bland, I saw you in clinic on Tuesday morning to discuss treatment options for return of cts in right hand. Having discussed the options I (and hubbie!) made the decision to try a fifth steroid injection which is now booked for May 3rd. When I rang the primary care team in Ashford they said I was booked in to have both wrists injected. I have asked to have only my left wrist treated as in the previous 4 injections the symptoms in my right wrist seem to disappear miraculously. Am I right to opt for the left side to be treated on its own??

Return of symptoms

I had left hand operated on in december and it has been great since but symptoms have returned in the right when I saw you before the op you said about having the right one operated on in march.I had hoped I wouldn't need the op but realise the pain is returning and the injection has only helped short term,would you be able to arrange an op or do I have to go through the whole process again of seeing you first?

Cts issues

Since my appointment in August of last year, and subsequent wearing of my hand support, I wish to update you on my progress.
I have no wastage, weakness or pain, just intermittent tingling , numbness and stiffness .

My main issue seems to be numbness, tingling and tightness in my forearm, alternating between the top and bottom consistent with median nerve problems.

No 'bent wrist' exercises have been undertaken since our appointment, and 'straight wrist ' only with good support.
No boxing undertaken for 1 year and 'bag work' has been very light.