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help symptoms are back

hi, i hope you can help i had the steriod inj in both wrist about 3 4 months ago, all was going ok but now i have been having the symptoms back mainly in my right hand but thepain is worse than last time, it even going up my arm to my shoulder! numness during the day etc what can i do now??

Wrist splints

Hi I had a consultation and having injections at the end of the month.
I was being referred for wrist splints as the ones you had didn't go round my forearm sufficiently and I've not heard anything since so I currently do not have any supports. Can you advise please

update following injection

Hi Doctor
sorry I have taken so long to post this.
Following my injection on 14 June, ( I was doing the London to Brighton Bike ride on Sunday 17 June)
My Left hand is much better, I managed the ride with very little bad sensations in my hand, I can't say the same about my legs.
I'm still getting some pins and needles but nothing like before, it hasn't woken me at night since I had the jab. I now have a couple of weeks off so hopefully my hands will be able to settle down and continue to improve.
Thanks for getting me the jab so quickly it was a great help.
Phil

Results Of My Steriod Injection

Sorry for the late reply. I have completed the questionnaire again as requested but not sure if it went through to you or not? My symptoms are still present in the left hand but not nearly as bad as before. This now means the symptoms are worse in my right hand. I'm still woken at night with numbness and pins and needles in either hand (mainly the right).

Ref reoccurrence of CPT, Our discussion today 21/06/12

Hello Doctor Bland,

I am waiting for a phone call back tomorrow with options for the injection. However, the lady who took my call felt that I would not be looking at anything sooner than 3-4 weeks depending obviously on my area. (Ashford)
Thank you for your time today. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Kind regards
Barbara

return of symptoms

I had a steroid injection for my right hand, on the 1st March, just before I came to France, which was a great success. However the symptoms have been coming back over the last 2 weeks and are getting worse by the day. The injection only seems to have lasted 3 months and although I would be very happy to have another injection, I'm also thinking that an injection every three months is not a very practical long term solution.

Welcome side effects

I was due for nerve conduction tests on Mon 18th June, but had to postpone them as I was having facet joint injections for back pain on that day. Today is Tues 19th June, and I have woken up with very much reduced symptoms of CTS. I expect they will exacerbate again, but at least I know that steroids will work.

Progress Report

Hello Dr Bland
The splints do not seem to have made much difference so I am proceeding with the injections. These are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. I will keep you updated with progress.
Many thanks.
Veronica

Comments on pain and request

Hi Dr Bland