1st appointment at the clinic.

Hello Dr. Bland, My hands are very deformed by Rheumatoid Arthritis so I may have had mild Carpal Tunnel symptoms for a while but I first experienced the severe swelling, numbness and tingling in my right hand in April and found I was even more limited using my right hand, especially, gripping, holding utensils etc. After being referred to your clinic by my GP in May I attended my first appointment yesterday and was given a steroid injection and night splits.

Feedback on treatment

Hi
I was treated by an injection in each wrist. I'm pleased to say that symptoms have disappeared in both wrists and, so far, this improvement has been maintained.
I'm sorry for being tardy in my posting as I was asked to feed back within six weeks and realise that I've left it late.
Many thanks for all your help.

Returning symptoms.

Hi there
I have emailed Emma but she is away so i thought I'd contact you here. Hope that's ok.
I had the injection in my right wrist on 16th April and things have got so much better. Pain has gone, no tinging or numbness.
I still have the slight grip issue that Emma thought may be tendonitis and some stiffness in my finger joints.
At that time, the tests had suggested no carpal tunnel in my left wrist.

pain and difficulty straightening thumb

Dear Dr Bland,

I hope this finds you and Emma well?

Injections in wrist

I had injections in both wrist back in February.
This has helped me a lot although
I still get a lot of tingling when painting
Or writing.
I am holding bags a bit better now.
Still pain in the elbows when carding things.
I have had no side effects and only experience discomfort
Of pressure when having them done.
Thanks tina.lewis

Appointment

Hi Doctor Bland

I'm very sorry to mess you around but I have just realised that I am working Monday 18th June, is it possible to have a new appointment any day after 2pm.

Thank you

Dawn

My Hands

Good morning
I have been wearing the hand supports every night until a week ago when we went on holiday.
I am very happy to say that I have only experienced pins and needles in my left hand once since our return.
None in the right. I will continue wearing the supports if any tingling occurs.
Thank you, I will write again in another six weeks.
With regards
Mary Fomison

L/H symptoms now severe

Dear Dr. Bland,
I had carpal tunnel surgery several years ago, arranged by you and carried out by Dr. John Rine, which was and remains entirely satisfactory. The symptoms in my left hand have become increasingly more painful and debilitating, I use crutches for walking, and I wonder if now is the time for surgery on that hand. I would be grateful for an appointment please.

Update from injection

Afternoon

Following a steroid injection just to my left hand this time (23/4/18), glad to report received no side affects like the previous first injections where both wrists were injected and then I suffered flash burns (redness,) to upper arms and my hands became severely swollen.

However I am now in week 3 of the injection and my left hand is still extremely cold and still getting severe tingling and numbness, where last time this symptom disappeared within 3 days of injection and lasted for about 6 months.
Pain however has improved. Should I just continue with this?

Return symptoms left hand

Afternoon, I have had a post op follow up with my GP but I have returning symptoms in my left hand. I wonder if it is possible to get another steroid injection?
Thanks Caroline Harris - 70625