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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have carpal tunnel syndrome, my GP diagnosed it a month or so ago (without seeing me) but i had guessed that's what it was. He presribed naproxen and to ice my wrist and rest it !! It got worse so i was then told to buy a wrist support and try that for a few weeks, if it didn't improve then book with a GP that does steriod injections

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found the specific stretches made a big difference. I’ll see if I can find them

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I found the specific stretches made a big difference. I’ll see if I can find them "

Thank you, I'll look xx

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

I had it when pregnant. Gave birth it went away.

. Not that my advise will help. - sorry.

But bloody painful and annoying, hope you get it sorted.

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

I've just had an operation for it on my right wrist.. Nice scar, but can now close my hand properly..

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I have with both pregnancies. It’s come back again this year. So so painful especially at night. I wear the splint to bed. I’m away for a couple of months at the moment and it hasn’t bothered me hardly at all. I think it’s because I’ve not been on the laptop working so much and on my phone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hospital diagnosed carpal tunnel in both wrists last Monday so I await my date for two operations!!!!

Not looking forward to it at all.

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By *ister CMan
over a year ago

liverpool

Is there a cause of this...

I.e. desk or mouse use... or something else...?

One of my staff has this and a very specific mouse (shark fin) and keyboard sorted it right out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I wonder how it's caused in pregnancy, very strange

Hubby says mine is caused by using my phone more since I've retired so I've started holding it differently.

I should keep using the wrist support although i hate it

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I wonder how it's caused in pregnancy, very strange

Hubby says mine is caused by using my phone more since I've retired so I've started holding it differently.

I should keep using the wrist support although i hate it

I’m sure I found out but I can’t remember! I remember it being common in pregnancy though. In my case the phone definitely doesn’t help. When I’m not on it as much the pain isn’t so bad x

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I wonder how it's caused in pregnancy, very strange

Hubby says mine is caused by using my phone more since I've retired so I've started holding it differently.

I should keep using the wrist support although i hate it

In pregnancy, it's most often caused by fluid retention. You get compression of nerves in places where there's already not much room, like wrists and ankles (tarsal tunnel).

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By *rMs.NeekCouple
over a year ago

Worcestershire

"I wonder how it's caused in pregnancy, very strange

Hubby says mine is caused by using my phone more since I've retired so I've started holding it differently.

I should keep using the wrist support although i hate it

In pregnancy, it's most often caused by fluid retention. You get compression of nerves in places where there's already not much room, like wrists and ankles (tarsal tunnel). "

And also to do with the hormones you produce which allow body to stretch. Also allow movement in wrist which causes nerves to get inflamed

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By *rMs.NeekCouple
over a year ago

Worcestershire

Ice can help as can reduce the inflammation along with specific stretches.

I believe that acupuncture can also help although I never used it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I swapped the hand i use for my computer mouse.. Maybe a bit extreme for some, but i avoided surgery and its fine now for non-mouse related activities

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I’ve had the operation in both my hands. The local anaesthetic jags stung like a bitch, but afterwards I’ve had no pins and needles, no waking up screaming in pain at night.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you for all the replies

I understand the waking up at night screaming in pain, it feels like an electric shock at times and i'm so grumpy.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Thank you for all the replies

I understand the waking up at night screaming in pain, it feels like an electric shock at times and i'm so grumpy."

Does it ease if you get up and walk around. I’m forever walking around the house at night. It’s agony to lie down once it starts!

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Make sure you have jars you can open easily after the operation. Douwe Egberts coffee jars are a nightmare. I needed to use a teaspoon to open that. Fastening bras etc is awkward, wiping your backside can be difficult…

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thank you for all the replies

I understand the waking up at night screaming in pain, it feels like an electric shock at times and i'm so grumpy.

Does it ease if you get up and walk around. I’m forever walking around the house at night. It’s agony to lie down once it starts!"

It does ease if i sit up and move my wrist and fingers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Make sure you have jars you can open easily after the operation. Douwe Egberts coffee jars are a nightmare. I needed to use a teaspoon to open that. Fastening bras etc is awkward, wiping your backside can be difficult…

Oh no

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Oh no

Practise now while you have the chance!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh no

Practise now while you have the chance!"

Will do xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The wife has had both left and right operated on a year apart, she'd wake throughout the night in agony.. both now fine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had both of mine done many years ago

I was worried at first as the symptoms matched other things??

And I kept dropping things

Painful

And annoying when trying to sleep

As it was bi lateral

I had them done at the same time

Just two weeks off

And light duty’s for a few months

N xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ok now I’m conflicted because I’m not in pain at all and it’s just uncomfortable if anything so I’m thinking do I knock back on the operation??????

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

"Ok now I’m conflicted because I’m not in pain at all and it’s just uncomfortable if anything so I’m thinking do I knock back on the operation??????

Tony, do have the operation mate, I had it done in april, was using it again preoperly within just a few weeks.. You are awake for the operation and it brings back the use of the hand properly.. Mine was from an accident where teh tunnel got crushed. Its a straight forward operation and an everyday one.. do it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had it when pregnant then went away. 5 years ago it came back and messed me up couldn't sleep at night so I had the op and best thing I did. Other hand isn't so bad so decided I'm going to leave that one for now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have carpal tunnel syndrome, my GP diagnosed it a month or so ago (without seeing me) but i had guessed that's what it was. He presribed naproxen and to ice my wrist and rest it !! It got worse so i was then told to buy a wrist support and try that for a few weeks, if it didn't improve then book with a GP that does steriod injections

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ?"

I have experienced it too. It’s horrid and I didn’t find the wrist support helped at all.

Accupuncture and specific stretches helped me greatly. It’s not gone

I hope it gets better soon for you x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you people.

The stretches/exercises are helping me get more movement without so much pain although it is still painfull etc.

The wrist support is just in the way, I've been looking after a pre schooler for several days and the support makes that impossible

Tonight i have wine as a painkiller

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So now, 31 weeks after i started this thread, i'm finally on the list to have surgery within the next 2 months.

I asked for the steriod injection but then my GPs surgery took several months of saying they could or couldn't do the injections. I was very peed off with them. The injection helped at first but no longer. Eventually they have put me on the list for surgery, i had my pre op this week and now just wait, however the doc i saw said that the nerve may be to damaged after waiting so long since i first had it !!

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By *otBunsHunWoman
over a year ago

Yorkshire

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ?"
I've had carpel tunnel for almost 15 years, I have phases where it's not too bad and then phases were it gets really painful and affects lots of stuff, I've never opted for surgery as there's no way for me to be able to recover. I found the splints pretty useless. The injections are very helpful though, I get good long lasting relief from them .

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

I had bilateral ops when I was 17. Being 'handless' for a couple of weeks was only possible because I still lived with my parents. Make sure you have help on standby!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ? I've had carpel tunnel for almost 15 years, I have phases where it's not too bad and then phases were it gets really painful and affects lots of stuff, I've never opted for surgery as there's no way for me to be able to recover. I found the splints pretty useless. The injections are very helpful though, I get good long lasting relief from them . "

I simply can't have the pain any longer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had bilateral ops when I was 17. Being 'handless' for a couple of weeks was only possible because I still lived with my parents. Make sure you have help on standby!"

Thank you, will do

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

I had it done last year, the use of you hand comes back quite quickly. in fact they tell you to start using it as soon as possible..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had it done last year, the use of you hand comes back quite quickly. in fact they tell you to start using it as soon as possible.. "

That's good news, thank you.

Did you watch them do it ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP.. I had the same sort of problem for years.. it turned out to be osteoarthritis of which I’m fucked top to bottom with it..

I can honestly say I feel your pain coz since have the wrist sorted I’ve also had both hips & shoulders replaced because of it..

I really do wish u the best..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"OP.. I had the same sort of problem for years.. it turned out to be osteoarthritis of which I’m fucked top to bottom with it..

I can honestly say I feel your pain coz since have the wrist sorted I’ve also had both hips & shoulders replaced because of it..

I really do wish u the best.."

Thank you.

I also have osteoarthritis in both hands, starting to affect most of my fingers, knees (had 2 replacements) it's not much fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had it and had surgery on 1 hand much better now but decided not to have other hand done now have Dupuytren disease ...bummer ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ?"

I had nerve conduction tests last year which diagnosed carpal tunnel in both hands, I finally had the steroid injections 2 weeks ago then have to have another injection in April, if it hasn’t worked then I have to have the release surgery, the wrist support didn’t help me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have the date for my surgery now

Has anyone watched while they did the op ?

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

You're awake, but they put s cover over your arm and side so you can't see.. annoying as I really wanted to see what they were doing too.. was hoping to get a view like something out of terminator but no, just a blue surgical sheet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You're awake, but they put s cover over your arm and side so you can't see.. annoying as I really wanted to see what they were doing too.. was hoping to get a view like something out of terminator but no, just a blue surgical sheet

I actually watched mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have it in my right hand, the doctor told me when it hurts to position my hand like I’m holding a tennis ball. It goes away straight away

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London

A friend of mine had keyhole surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on her wrist some years ago, and hasn't suffered from it since.

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By *orksguy1965Man
over a year ago

Howden

I have it too, it's so annoying when fingers lock up and painful, I'm waiting for steroid injections but some people say they don't work and there very painful too!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I actually watched mine

What was it like ? I'm squemish but obviously seeing inside my own arm might be strange

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have it too, it's so annoying when fingers lock up and painful, I'm waiting for steroid injections but some people say they don't work and there very painful too!"

I've steriod injection, it wasn't as painful as carpel tunnel is. However it didnt cure it

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By *rjamesMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

Was it caused by repetitive strain? I've known a few who have had it, including myself. It was improved without surgery by resting, gentle stretching and avoiding the activities that causes it. The splints are only useful for preventing you from reaggravating the strain, but your hands still need to move otherwise they will seize up in pain.

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By *he love catsCouple
over a year ago

South Wales

A few people I have known over the years have had this painful problem, funnily enough they had worked one time or another on checkouts at supermarkets, if this is the case there could be a claim there somewhere.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was it caused by repetitive strain? I've known a few who have had it, including myself. It was improved without surgery by resting, gentle stretching and avoiding the activities that causes it. The splints are only useful for preventing you from reaggravating the strain, but your hands still need to move otherwise they will seize up in pain."

I don't know what it's caused by.

I've done all the exercises, stretching, painkillers, supports and injections that i've been told to do. Only surgery left now. Sadly the surgeon said it might not work because i've had it so long due to my GP moving to slow with the treatments

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A few people I have known over the years have had this painful problem, funnily enough they had worked one time or another on checkouts at supermarkets, if this is the case there could be a claim there somewhere."

My other half said people that use a mouse often get it too.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London

I used the wrist supports for a while when sleeping. That really helped

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By *ldbutrandyMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

I think repetitive strain is mainly the cause. But not in every case.

I started to suffer with it after using pliers at work. Hour after hour.

It got better when I stopped doing that job.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I used the wrist supports for a while when sleeping. That really helped

The wrist support didn't help me, but cost a bloody fortune !

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think repetitive strain is mainly the cause. But not in every case.

I started to suffer with it after using pliers at work. Hour after hour.

It got better when I stopped doing that job. "

I'm retired now, thought that would help lol

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By *ldbutrandyMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

"I think repetitive strain is mainly the cause. But not in every case.

I started to suffer with it after using pliers at work. Hour after hour.

It got better when I stopped doing that job.

I'm retired now, thought that would help lol"

a change of job doesn't mean retirement, does it ?

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By *arkandlovelyWoman
over a year ago

South Derbyshire

I had it when I was pregnant and got rid of it by giving birth but I wouldn't recommend it really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm having surgery today, can't wait, i tried everything but longterm i have to have surgery.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London

"I'm having surgery today, can't wait, i tried everything but longterm i have to have surgery. "

Best of luck. I hope that it eases your suffering

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I'm having surgery today, can't wait, i tried everything but longterm i have to have surgery. "

Good luck lovely. I think I’m going to have to go down this route soon

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

My mum had this surgery and it grestly improved, after. Hope it goes well xx

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By *rightonfranceMan
over a year ago

brighton - chalais france

I had it a year ago and it's made my hand much better.... the op was quick too and you're using your hand very soon afterwards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you kind people, it went well, i was suprised that i'd have a big dressing and bandage on for 14 days ! I can't drive for 14 days !! Although it's good that i can't do any housework, cooking, ironing etc for several months ... i told hubby that anyway

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

My friend suffered this with both hands while pregnant, so they did the operation under local anaesthetic, 20+ years ago and no problems since.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My friend suffered this with both hands while pregnant, so they did the operation under local anaesthetic, 20+ years ago and no problems since."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm having surgery today, can't wait, i tried everything but longterm i have to have surgery.

Good luck lovely. I think I’m going to have to go down this route soon

Nora if i was you i'd ask the GP to refer you for it as soon as it's needed, i tried all the other things and wasted about a year of my life doing that xx

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I had it short term after long rides on the motorbike, after a week resting it recovered.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"My friend suffered this with both hands while pregnant, so they did the operation under local anaesthetic, 20+ years ago and no problems since.

Wishing you a speedy recovery

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I have the date for my surgery now

Has anyone watched while they did the op ?"

I saw it half way through. Was able to wiggle my fingers and see it all moving!

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By *o scandalousWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Hope you’re coping well.

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By *anforkinkywomenMan
over a year ago

Barwell

After that it's surgery.

So far the (expensive) wrist support has done nothing, the pain, pins and needles etc are getting worse.

I wondered if anyone had experience of this and if so, what helped ?"

Look on YouTube. I used some exercises from there to cure it.

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