Genetic CTS family

Dear Dr Bland
We are the family with genetic carpal tunnel syndrome. I saw you recently with my son, and my daughter will be seeing you on February 28. I have been researching my family tree and have traced some Italian roots.
1802, Giuseppe Castelli later called Costello
Mary Ann Podesta
Bing Coney
In 1802 they lived in the north of Italy at Asso on Lake Como.
You mentioned that an Italian family had been researched with similar symptoms to ours. I was wondering if there was a common ancestry between our two families.
Can I also ask if I can have an appointment to see you please?

Surgery

After my testing the other day, I think surgery would be the sensible way to go considering the severity on the right hand, my only concern is that the appointments are a long way off, which concerns me regarding the possible deterioration between now and then, and also enduring the pain and problems it is causing.
Are there ever any cancellation appointments that become available on short notice? Or would it be worth having an injection in the meantime?
Kind regards,
Vicky

Injection

Today I have had an injection for CTS in my right wrist at Westbrook House and I have to say in spite of the nerves it was less painful than some blood tests I have had. I really hope this works. I have another appointment in April to have it in the left wrist as the pain is nowhere near that in the right. I do have one question I was recommended to wear my splint for the next 2 weeks, should I be wearing it all of the time or is night time sufficient?

Family history of carpal tunnel & pregnant

I have an appointment on 28 Feb. I have had symptoms of CTS since I was 3 months old. I have had decompressions on both hands at the ages of 5 and 14. I am left handed and my median nerve has showed no response at nerve conduction studies for many years and I still have 'moderate' CTS in my right hand. It has been suggested that I do not have CTS but something that presents with the symptoms of CTS which I why the decompressions have not worked.

Request for Injection

After my appointment on the 7th Feb I have considered the ultra sound option but have discounted this as it would not be practical due to family commimtents. I would therefore like to go ahead with the Injections, could you please advise how I go about progressing with this.

Many thanks.

Second round of injections

Numbness starting to lessen after 2nd round of injections. Thanks to Dr. Bland and Niel for helping me!!! Hope this just goes away soon...!

phone number req

i recently visited you at canterbury hospital were we discust having the injections i was given a phone number to ring and arange an oppointment i have unfortunetly lost the letter with the phone no on please could you email me the number so i can arrange a opp many thanx mr cotton hogboss333 [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk

Operation paper work

Would it please be possible to get an official letter about my carpal tunnel op to my left hand for my employer as I have requested the time off work and they would like confirmation my date for opp was 13/04/2013 with Dr John Rine at Beltinge and Reculver surgery. Peter Flower Thank you for your time.

3rd Injection?

I've been delighted with the results of both my 1st and 2nd injections but unfortunately CTS symptoms have returned. Is it possible to have another injection yet, and if so,do I need to go to my G.P for a referral? I've only used this website previously to fill out the questionnaire, but logged on this evening as the symptoms have made me feel so miserable! It really is so informative and encouraging,sort of feeling better already!

CTS following splint treatment

I have worn splints each night on both hands as directed and have not experienced any relief......please advise further.