6 weeks review of injections

I had injections in both wrists on 12th November - this was my second treatment. On the whole the treatment has worked. The nightly pain has stopped altogether. The numbness in my fingers has also stopped other than (both hands) the tips of my middle finger and ring finger. There is a slight tingling and numbness more so on the right.

5 weeks post op

Hi, I had the release op on my left hand about 5 weeks ago, my hand has healed but I have painful white lumps where each of stitches were, I had disposable stitches which didn't appear to dissolve at all and a nurse pulled them out as much as possible just over a week ago. She also put me on antibiotics as there is a hard lump to the side of it, this started to go down but now the antibiotics have stopped its appearing to get worse, with pain up and very sensative and the lump is back at the side. However gp nurse isn't confident it's an infection as no heat or redness.

Injections

Hi I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel at the end of October and had steroid injections in both wrists I'm pleased to say my right wrist seems to be responding great but my left I'm still getting the pins and kneedles and pain that is now waking me at night having to use a splint that I did not have to use before

Three weeks post-op

Hello. I had surgery on my right wrist on 31st October. The op went very well and, for anyone who's worried about having it done, please don't be concerned. I'm the biggest wuss and managed to get through it by chatting aimlessly to the surgeon and the lovely nurse.

Symptoms worsening

Hi I visited your clinic back in January, I have been wearing splints ever night since them however my hands are getting considerably worse! I’m constantly awake at night, continuously dropping things and for the last few weeks been taking pain killers to try and help with the pain. Can I book in to see you please?

Symptoms worsening

Hi I visited your clinic back in January, I have been wearing splints ever night since them however my hands are getting considerably worse! I’m constantly awake at night, continuously dropping things and for the last few weeks been taking pain killers to try and help with the pain. Can I book in to see you please?

Had 2 lots injections, pain is back bad as I’ve left too long

Hello I came to see you in April and have had carpal tunnel for years now, you gave me my second lot off injections in April, which were highly effective,until about end off August when tingling and numbness came back..now I’m back to wearing splints every night and sometimes whilst watching tv. Although my left arm feels worse and I’m getting the shooting stabbing pains up arm now my right arm is experiencing lots off problems...feels very weak and can’t grip things properly.and weakness in lifting with right hand.

returning pain

I have stared to get increasing pain again mainly in my right hand, I am also experiencing a lot of pain in my wrist area around the area where you inject, I know this is not related to the injections but it is the best way I have of describing the area. I do not know if this pain is linked to the carpel tunnel pain but it did go away after the last lot of injection I had and is now returning with the usual pain, numbness and tingling.

Have I got RSI

Hi my CTS was treated effectively by steroid injection earlier this year however i am now experiencing major pain in the palm of my hand. It hurts to touch and all fingers feel like the tendons have been shortened. The only comfortable way to hold my hand is in a claw-like position. Is this RSI or could it be linked to my CTS? Thank you

Progress update

Hi Dr Bland

Glad to report the splints I was given when I attended the clinic relieved my symptoms within 3 weeks, but now I’m finding that the numbness in my fingers has returned again despite still wearing the splints every night.

The splints continue to prevent any pain waking me at night which is a relief.

I use a computer for most of the day, the set up is not ideal and the mouse flexes my wrist upwards - is it possible that this might hinder any improvement/contributed to the reoccurrence of my symptoms?

Many thanks