Has any one had carpel tunnel (RSI) in their wrist? Do you know any exercises to help it maybe from a Physio?
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I had pain in my wrist and it was resolved by getting a gel mouse pad and one for my keyboard.  It worked like a charm for me.\n\nWhen it gives me problems now (very very occaionally if I'm doing a great deal of typing or clicking) I just stretch the tendons and muscles every once in a while.\n\nAlso, learn all of the short cut keys and use your mouse as little as possible. These are the most common.\n\nESC = Close Dialog\nALT-F4 = Close Window\nALT-TAB = Switch Applications\nCTRL-TAB = Switch Windows within an Application\nCTRL-F = Find\nCTRL-H = Find and Replace (or CTRL-R)\nCTRL-S = Save\nCTRL-O = Open\nCTRL-N = New\nCTRL-C = Copy\nCTRL-X = Cut\nCTRY-V = Paste\nCTRL-Z = Undo\nCTRL-Y = Redo\nWindows-E = Explorer\nWindows-D = Show Desktop
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Dustbegone is right. Pain and numbness are symptoms of nerve compression. Other possible things you might experience include weakness of your fingers as well as a tingling sensation as if there are ants are crawling over them. These signs are often most obvious when your arm's been immobile for a few hours such as when you wake in the morning like in your case.\n\nCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common form of nerve compression in the arm and is due to involvement of a nerve called the median nerve in the wrist joint. This typically occurs in women aged 30-60 and other risk factors include previous wrist injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and premenstrual fluid retention. \n\nIf CTS is what you have, you probably will have noticed that your little finger is not affected like the rest. If you have accompanying pain in your neck, then the other possibility is cervical spondylosis ie. degenerative changes of the neck.\n\nI suggest you see your doctor who will be able to tell you more after he examines your hand for the precise distribution of involvement and confirm the diagnosis. CTS is a common and benign condition and treatment is usually straight forward. Splinting of the wrist with a brace as Dustbegone mentioned can be very helpful. If symptoms persist, a "H&L" injection or simple surgical procedure to release the pressure on the median nerve may be considered.
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There are a lot of bones in the wrist, if you've moved or fractured a small bone, there c/b changes inside.  It's weird that your pinkie and thumb hurt and the fingers between you haven't mentioned. Pinkie could also be from your lateral epicondyle (elbow) and thumb..De Quervains Tenosynovitis. Ask the doc (or better yet, ask a physiotherapist) to assess you for those conditions too.  How's the other hand? Is this your dominant hand?
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I'm not a doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubt. \n\nCarpal tunnel is a tunnel formed by your wrist bones (capals). There are arranged in U shape and form the floor and wall of the tunnel. A ligament called transverse carpal ligament forms the roof. \n\nSeveral tendons of the muscles that bend the fingers pass through the tunnel, as well as a nerve called median nerve. If pressure rises in the tunnel, the nerve will be compressed and causing paralysis of the muscles and tingling sensation or sensory loss of skin area supplied by the nerve.\n\nThere are many causes for carpal tunnel syndrome. To name a few, tendonitis (inflammation of tendon(s) that pass throught the tunnel), pregnancy, liver failure, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, genetic. Sometimes no cause can be found. \n\nTreatment is by treating the underlying cause. If not, corticosteroid injection may help. Surgery decompression is used if the nerve damage is severe and causing disability.
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It depends on what is causing the carpal tunnel syndrome.  If it is caused by general inflammation in the body, try a natural anti-inflammatory such as bromelain, papain, tumeric or curcumin.  That will reduce the inflammation and the pressure in the carpal tunnel.  Any of the B vitamins help improve nerve conduction, however, if there is the compression, the nerve will remain irritated.\n\nSome non-herbal alternative medicines you could look into are chiropractic, acupuncture and massage.  Chiropractic will help if you have any misplaced carpal bones.  These bones can shift slightly causing pressure on the nerves that run through the carpapl tunnel.  Acupuncture works wonderfully on this condition as well as other hand conditions such as arthritis.  Massage can help relase the tension in the tunnel and possibly break up any adhesions that have formed causing pressure in the area.  \n\nJust remember that none of these things are an instant cure.  They will take some time and patience. But you should be able to avoid surgery.
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I work at least 8 hours a day in front of the computer, inside a cubicle! I am proud to say that I have been in this business (total sedentary life) for 5 years. I have no carpo-tunnel and no pain! The secret to this is : Ergonomics. If you google this word, it will give your references...you have to sit and type properly and also stretch! It's very important to take breaks and stretch your arms, back and legs. If you do this right you will not have pain, it's also important to keep hydrated. Good luck!
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Yes, you should check it consulting with your doctor.\n I had this kind of problem also. I got my wrist twisted  two years before.I had some treatment on it. I thought I will get healed. But after six months i didn't get healed. Then i got serious and checked out by a doctor. After that my wrist give me no problem anymore!
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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
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i had that problem and it was because i was using my hands alot and developed carpel tunnel ask your doctor about it
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I have...and so has others I've talked to.  Could be you have the beginning of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  There are things you can do, like slow down on the computer, use different keyboard, something to elevate your wrists.  If it gets bad you might want to  see a dr.
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I to am a programmer and i know what you mean.\nThe only remedy i can suggest is to lay off for a day and let it recover, also you can put some lotion on your wrists. What kind of programmign do you do? its irrelevant but i was just curious
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Take 800mg Motrin three times a day. Ice the area at least 2 - 3 times a day for 20 minutes at a time. Depending where the tendinitis is, wear a band or splint. See your doctor. I get it off and on throughout the year because of working on the computer too often. It is caused by repetitive motion and if not taken care of over the years (16 years for me) it can turn into carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrists.
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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).
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Surgery is one of a number of possible treatments for Carpal tunnel syndrome. The surgery is relatively minor and usually successful, however, as with any surgery there is always risks and there could be complications. \n\nIt's up to you to weigh up these slight risks against the potential improvement the treatment of the syndrome would give you when deciding whether to have the operation. Of course, speak to your GP as they'll be able to give you the best advice!\n\nThe links below have some good information about the syndrome.
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repetitive motion sydnrome??  carpal tunnel?  Do you do the same thing for long hours every day?  Or play tennis?  Might be tennis elbow too.  I would see a doc about it if it has been happening for several days.  Or maybe you're sleeping on it funny?\n\nOr it might just be Tom Cruise.  He really gets on my nerves and makes them act up.  Maybe he's getting on yours too!
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Do not throw the shot put for atleast a weak. Get a brace that restrains you from bending your wrist and use warm towel therapy in the evenings. Aleve would be a good pain medication, as it sounds as if you might have slight joint damage. If it isnt better in a week, you might have to go to the doctor. If you absolutely do not want to go, then get your trainer to tape it up good!
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Well, my mother and I both had it. It comes from typing, writting etc.. too much. If it is bad the doctor will remove nerves in you wrists that are effecting the pain and tingling. If it isn't that bad it can go away, with a wrist brace, or less usage of the wrist. It really isn't nothing to worry about. Just try to use it less.