Pain relief

Hi I have had Carpal Tunnel before and the steroid injections seemed to do the trick. However, some 9 months later it has come back and my right hand is painful at the moment. I can't take anti-iinflammatories as they make me sick. I have Voltarol Gell but that doesn't seem to be touching it. I am struggling to type at work, have poor grip and driving is also painful. Is there anything I can take that will help apart from the obvious paracetamol. I have an appointment on 1 May so not long to wait. Struggling :(

Appointment

Dear Dr Bland,

Would you be able to see me, as my right wrist is very bad. My last injection was a while ago, I am still not in a position to book time off work for the operation, as I am self employed and cannot take time off due to financial commitment.

I would really appreciate an appointment ASAP, you have always been brilliant with my treatment.

Many thanks

Louise Wynne

Return of pins and needles

Hi Doctor,

The pins and needles, especially my right wrist, has returned a couple of weeks ago and I'm struggling with severe pain in my wrist. Is it too soon after my last injections to arrange for another?

Best regards,
Jana Donkerbroek

Pins and needles returned

Hi. Sadly 4 days after my steroid injection the pins and needles / numbness has returned. I'm struggling to wear the splints at night but will try and persevere. Just wanted to update you that sadly it appears that the injections are unsuccessful for me :-(. Kind regards.

Query post surgery

I had my CTS 6 days ago, I am wondering whether the symptoms I’m experiencing are normal?
Middle finger & thumb still numb (not as bad as previous before op, however still feel numb), on attempting to make a fist-my middle finger goes so far & then makes a popping sound? Little finger & ring finger any slight backwards pressure causes a sharp shooting pain.
Can you advise if this sounds normal considering I have only had the op so recently or does anything I have mentioned sound irregular?
Your advises would be much appreciated- Many thanks

Return of pain after injection a year ago

Good morning
I had injections with you for my carpal tunnel about a year ago , in both wrists, and I have now had the pain and numbness return in my right hand. It is keeping me awake and is rather painful. Can you tell me whether I am allowed to have another injection and what the procedure to do that is? Do I have to go back to my GP first?

Severity Assessment

Dear Dr Bland

I have completed a new severity assessment some fifteen months after the last one. I am happy to report there has been some improvement and the CTS still does not bother me. Good news all round, Thank you.

Help! My procedure has been cancelled

Dear Team,

I have just had a phone call to inform me that the pre-op appointment has been cancelled. The lady did not think that I would have the operation on the 23rd March as planned. I and my husband have arranged 2 weeks leave from work to allow for the recovery.
Would I be able to have another pre-op appointment for the Beltinge Surgery or is there a slot anywhere else, I am willing to travel.

Thank you,

6 weeks.

6 weeks since steroid injection in left wrist. Still a dull ache at base of thumb, no other symptoms or pain.

returning pain

I haven't been seen for a while but I have increasing pain returning to both hands and wrists again, I get a lot of painful numbness and a lot of pain when driving. Not sure what to do.