scan

I had a message to say I can call in to Canterbury clinic on 23rd feb between 9-12 am to have a scan on both hands, before my op on my left hand on the 25th feb., will this still be ok ?
I am experiencing some sharp pains running through my thumb (a bit like a small electric shock ) in my right hand,it was operated on in May last year,also some tingling has returned when holding my hand still for longer than a few mins, will the scan show if the nerve has been trapped again, or is this not possible?

Second CTS Injection on 7 February 2012

Hello Dr Bland,

It is now two days since I received my second steroid injection from Dr Biggs. There has been a notable improvement in my condition but some symptoms still remain (Slight numbness/tingling at night). I intend to monitor the symptoms and keep you updated. In addition, I will again fill in the online questionnaire in about two weeks. One point, I have a very small swelling on my wrist. It produces no pain or irritation and is not red. If it doesn't disappear in the next week or so, could this be any cause for concern?

Kind regards.

Symptoms in right hand

My symptoms in my left hand have improved, six weeks post surgery. However my right has made a, slight improvement. I have been getting intermittent pain, at the front of my right wrist. Also if I pick up a spoon incorrectly and the tip of the handle slightly digs into the middle of my hand, it causes pain.
I have not been able to make a decision regarding surgery, as I very cleverly injured my right shoulder. The physio thinks it may need surgery. I know it is unlikely, but if my shoulder needs surgery would it be possible to do a decompression at the same time?

Re:Surgery

Hi there, ok i will have the injection in 2weeks, i am still waiting for my appt letter, i will call them this week. Unfortunately Herne Bay and Whitstable are not possible for me as i will have to get my father to collect me, Is Ashford Hospital possibel? i will contact you after the injection. Thank you.

Could i have surgery instead of steroid injections

Hello there, i have an appt for steroid injections in 2 weeks, my symptoms have got worse in last 2 days, with bad pain now in my wrist as well as the swelling, could i have the surgery instead of these injections?

Symptoms started

Hi Dr Bland, as predicted my symptoms in left hand
Have started up again, at the moment it's just numbness
in hand and pins and needles throughout the night.
With this in mind and assuming it will get worse
I am happy to go ahead with surgery booked for
18th Feb:-).

please can change the date from march 24th?

hi dr bland,

i have been given the message that it has changed from march 17th to the 24th. i have my university graduation that day and therefore can't do it. please can we arrange another date? many thanks emma

Surgery Off

Afternoon Jeremy.
In reply to your email, Due to the bi-lateral pulminary emolisams, I agree that we should put off the surgery for now. On top of this I was told that I have an infection in my Gawl bladder, and could even be stones. All in all I am falling apart. I will try and get over to you to have the function test again as they have both greatly improved. The right wrist I have no problems with at all and the left I have only ocasional mild pins and needles.

What days are the best to come over for the test.

Update following injections on the 15 December

Dear Dr.Bland
I saw DR.Scott-Russell yesterday at the William Harvey,she is 80-90%certain i have Rhumatoid Arthritis,will be seeing her again in 1 month for conformation.
I still have numbness in the top of my middle finger of my left hand,from the last joint to the tip,following my injections.
Also at the moment i have swelling on the outside joint at wrist,of both hands,affecting the end 2 fingers.
many thanks Carol Andrews

help its got worse!!!

Hi i wounder if you can help i come in for a test on CTS in august and you adviced i had mild cond, grade 1 but it has got worse now in both hands and the pain is terrible at night and keeping me up! what can i do can i come back in for a test as the wrist support is not helping any more