For Canterbury patients
Urgent- Update after operation
Hi
I had my operation on my left hand at QEQM 2 weeks by Nick.
Could someone please contact me ASAP to discuss some post op issues as I have developed an infection and my gp wants me to be seen by you.
Thanks
Return of Symptoms
The tingling, numbness etc have returned in my right hand.
It is almost a year since the last injection (my 4th I think).
Is it possible to organise another steriod injection?
I appreciate that I will probably need the nerve conduction tests first, if so Thursday mornings are best for me.
Many thanks
Resulst after injection
I had injections in both wrists on 10th April. When the injection was given in my left wrist I received a shooting pain through my hand, since then I have had a continuous tingling sensation. Is this likely to clear up?
Results of injection
Hi dr bland there has been an improvement in all aspects still have pain going from the tendon up to the thumb slight pins and needles sometimes again up the wrist going towards the little finger
Using support for 6 weeks
Been using splint support for 6 weeks no more waking up at night, forgot one night to wear and was woken early hours with pins and needles as previous symptoms, slight pins and needles during day but bearable as before. I am so pleased, if my symptoms become worse again how do I get to come back to see dr bland?
Injection 4 April
Had a second injection in right hand on 4 April. Immediate after effect was a lot of discomfort and pins n needles. Lasted until late evening. Slept through the night without any discomfort and have done since. Current diagnosis is that no pain. However, if use right hand to do certain chores then get some tingling and pins n needles. Feel it has been successful - thank you once again.
appointment with dr de lord 04/04/2013
possible gout right little toe & right thumb.not injected carpal tunnel but instead reviewhad intramuscular steroid injection.will arrange mri wrist & referral to hand surgeon.review in june
Update on Operation
Dr Bland
cts
Hello Dr Bland, I had both wrists injected on th 28/03/2013 after being tested for cts, this is an update as requested. After 2 days my right hand was great, very little numbness or tingling, it is now very good, it is a case of realising ive gone a whole day and havent had pain, my left hand is still quite numb and tingling often, also very ichy, im hoping this will ease soon, on the whole my hands feel so much better, many thanks to you and your collegue.
Still awaiting Operation date
Hi, I came to Canterbury hospital on 11th February 2013 and was seen by a lady in the Fracture Clinic. She assessed me (this was after the electrical tests etc. I had done at the end of last year). She stated that I needed surgery on both hands and that she would refer me. She stated the operation date would be about 3 months from the time of referral. We are 7 weeks on and I haven't received a date yet. I am currently on maternity leave and have an 8 month baby. I return to work in July when he is a year old and I have obviously informed them as it might affect my return to work.