What can I do about my carpal tunnel syndrome? What are some at-home remedies?
103273
warm compresses, dont over use
601814
there is no cure, your hands and feet will drop off........................do like any normal person, go to the docs
614577
I haven't had it personally, but many of my massage therapy clients have over 11 yrs of practice.  Unfortunately, most were unsatisfied with the results.  Incidentally, the physician who created the surgery spoke out later that it was not the cure for carpal tunnel.  I guess by that point, it was too big a business to stop it - people have it every day.\nAnyway, a good therapeutic massage therapist may be able to help you more, while costing you less (esp. if insurance will cover it - some do - must have a doctor's prescription.)  Working on the potential nerve impingement, postural distortion, and related factors should give you relief that cutting the ligaments in the carpal tunnel may not and which is far riskier.\nAsk any surgeon - for themselves, surgery is usually the last option to consider!  \nGood luck to you!
463353
Because the cast was on for 6-8 weeks, the muscles were weakened considerably in that wrist. Sometimes in a compound brake-fragments of bone do not heal exactly straight. Sometimes a nerve gets pinched or tweaked. Is it your dominant hand? You could try simple exercises like squeezing a stress ball that is made of soft foam and does not put much pressure on the tendons/ligaments. You have to gradually build the wrist strength up. Normal- I don't know. If it bothers you-schedule an appointment with a doctor.
211282
suggested procedure to be done\n\n1. boil water with salt>>>Brine Solution\n2. let it cool until it becomes warm\n3. soak your hands within 15 minutes everyday before sleeping\n4. do this within a week or more depending upon the healing process\n\nhope this helps! =)
420769
Syptoms of Carpal Tunnel\nSymptoms usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Some carpal tunnel sufferers say their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. The symptoms often first appear in one or both hands during the night, since many people sleep with flexed wrists. A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day. Decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. In chronic and/or untreated cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. Some people are unable to tell between hot and cold by touch.\nHow to treat Carpal Tunnel...\nTreatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor's direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending. If there is inflammation, applying cool packs can help reduce swelling. \n\nFor more information: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm#51813049
892187
My sister had carpel tunnel and she had systs on her wrist like you are referring to.  Carpel tunnel affevts people in different ways it depends on how bad it is.
808181
it sounds similar to carpal tunnel, do you use computers a lot or do a  job with ripetitive movements of your wrist? see the doctor because the earliest it is caught the better the treatment process before too much damage to the nerve is done.
1056094
Definitely sounds like nerve pain.  Sometimes, like in carpal tunnel, swelling around the nerves pinches them and causes pain and numbness.\n\nRest and warm compresses (over a longer period of time depending on how serious it is) will help if this is the case.  Look at your activity and see if you are overworking or injuring the wrist or hand.\n\nIf it doesn't go away after a few days or gets very painful and/or stays numb, see the doctor.  Serious nerve injuries might involve a special splint, therapy, or even surgery.\n\nSpeedy healing!
447796
You should see a doctor to get a check up... I know people who have had that happen and it was a pinched nerve or a carpel tunnel problem.. don't worry but as with any problem that is new.. it needs a doctor to diagnose ... Good Luck.. :)
807267
It is probably from bad posture and it is likely that it is a pinched nerve in your neck from sitting a certain way and typing...carpal tunnel may be coming your way...try ice or heat and ibuprophen(generic advil)whatever it says on the bottle...a hot tub, hot bath or hot shower would help...
841364
I don't have ,but I have treated several carpal tunnel patients.  try putting ice on your wrists for 10 minutes at night and get some wrist cock up splints from your pharmacy and wear them all night long.  If you do have carpal tunnel it should work.  Also re-evaluate your work habits/area.  Carpal Tunnel is a repetitive stress injury.  Peopel who type a lot or use a hammer or anything involving the wrist doing repeated motions for much of their day.  Take a break from these activities during the day and do some stretches every 1 1/2 hours or so to help relieve the stress.
978067
try hand grips or other exersices then make you use your wrists. also you could try rock climbing.
1117663
I have no idea why your hand is doing that, but I can tell you why mine does that.\n\nI paint a lot, do yard work and have gymnastic type activities in my background and about 1 1/2 months ago, my hands (both but mostly my right) swelled, tingled and went numb mostly in my thumb and middle finger(s). So painful that it would actually wake me up at nights about a week after it started. I went to the doctor and had x-rays done on my wrists (I thought it was carpel tunnel syndrome) and it turned out that I have occult ganglion cysts, the kind in the middle of the wrist bones not the kind that come OUT of the wrist bones. The cyst puts pressure on the nerves in my hand. \n\nSo, the doctor told me to sleep with wrist splints on for at least 3 weeks to see if that would help (to keep the cysts from getting agitated so they could go down on their own). That has helped with the pain and swelling, but my middle fingers are still numb but no longer tingle. I'm still able to do every thing I always do, but use my splints during the day when I use yard tools.\n\nAnyway, that's my story. Good luck!
285741
Don't listen to Karasu. Although, if you do, or if you do anything in excess with your right hand, you could be developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Seriously, if you're in school and write a lot or if your occupation requires excess use of your hands or anything, you should see a doctor if it continues. Some carpal tunnel sufferers need to have their thumb drained, fluid will build up putting pressure on the muscle and joints causing shooting pain! It's usually no big deal, but in most cases the pain is pretty severe. Try to pay attention and if you see any swelling at all, go to a doctor within a week or so if possible. If you don't get treatment soon enough, it can cause permanent damage. A lot of people have it. Don't worry.
1142357
Get wrist braces and/or a wrist support.  Sit properly at your desk.  Supposedly St. John's Wort helps, but I don't know if that's valid or not.  If it gets too horrible, there's surgery, but I'm sure that's not fun.
687590
It is a great stress reliever, i do it all the time.  Maybe too often, in that case not so healthy ( i'll prolly get carpal tunnel from doing it so much).