For Canterbury patients
Symptoms returned
My symptoms have returned mainly in my left hand, would it be possible to have another injection? Thanks
Referral appointment
Dear Mr Bland
When I last saw you, you suggested you were going to refer me to a rheumotologist. I have not yet had an appointment through. Please, could you look into this for me?
Thanks
Day 10 Post surgery
I had CTS surgery 10 days ago and found the procedure relatively pain free and very straight forward. As you are aware I am on strong painkillers for a pre existing condition and until Sunday, suffered no pain from the surgery whatsoever. However, I am now experiencing pain in my middle and ring finger, as well as the Palm Side of my wrist. There is no sign of an infection of any kind and the wound is healing very well. I am slightly concerned with the pain I'm getting as I consider myself to have a high threshold. Is this a normal part of the healing process?
CTS
First night with splints on both hands !
I woke this morning for the first time in months with NO tingling in my hands or fingers NO swelling of my fingers NO pins & needles !! The first of many successes I hope !
I wasnt woken in the night by pain in my hands or elbows and I didnt wake in the night with no feeling in my hands!! The splints woke me several times but Im sure I will get used to them.
Lets hope the improvement continues !
Thank You. !
Symptoms returned
Morning Dr Bland, I had injections in May last year in both wrists & on the whole I have been symptom free except for a few nights here & there when pins & needles woke me. However, over the last 2/3 weeks I have woken every night with pins & needles & wondered if I could come & get re tested? I can see that things are busy & I'm also away 3rd - 11th April but if you could fit me in sometime, I'd be grateful. I'll start wearing splints again. Thanks Caroline.
Hand Bad Again
Hello, I'm getting in touch again as my hand has become incredibly painful and I wonder if I could arrange an appointment to come in. My hand has been numb with limited mobility for over a year. Many thanks. Jo
After first appointment
Hello Dr Bland,
I had a first appointment on the 23rd of February and You gave me splints and asked me to contact after four weeks of wearing them to discuss progress in treatment if there is any.
CTS Injections
Hi, I last had my injections June 2014. I have been putting off asking to have them again as long as possible but I am now experiencing extreme pain at night time along with total numbness in both hands tho my left is somewhat worse. Could you fit me in please to have them done again? I can be pretty flexi but Mondays or Tuesdays would suit me better. I just long for a good nights sleep! Many thanks.
Post-surgery advice please
I had surgery on my right (dominant) hand on 24 January (I also had surgery on my left hand last August). II know it's only just over 7 weeks ago but the healing process seems quite different this time. The carpal tunnel symptoms disappeared almost immediately and I would guess there has been a complete cure. However for the past 2 or 3 weeks I have been experiencing wrist pain which, at times, is severe.
My hands
Hi jb I'm back my hands are getting bad at night again waking me up with pins needles had trouble with holding I pad phone book for long period time have done new test for you to look at my finer went numb the other day Xx