if you get carpel tunnel 2 much can that lead to tendonitis?
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They are two differant things but since tendenitis us most commonly in or around the elbow it can be mistaken for carpel tunnel because carpel starts in the wrist. The tendons become so inflamed that the casing around the tendons can't expand with the tendons causeing pain and preasure. It can get bad to the point that the pain starts to travel up the tendons into the rest of the arm. Tendonitis in a inflamation thing but can come and go and can be treated very well with anti inflamitory drugs with good results. Carpel is a differant story, usually it means surgery to enlarge the casing around the tendons in the wrist so the tendons have more room. However as people are seeing now that surgery doesn't always keep the carpel healed. And some have to have the same surgery several times. My husband had the carpel surgery a few years ago and already he is having pain from his wrist to his elbow. Since the two problems go hand in hand with each other alot of people are trying differant things to releive the pain like magnetic theraphy which I have heard good things about, but so far the best I have heard if anti-inflamitory drugs.
753285
Hmmm - Yes and no.  My husband had his tendons stitched near his wrist area.  He also had to do therapy to regain strength.  However, there is internal scarring.  He has a nice lump on that spot.  I honestly don't see how it could be unavoidable.  Good Luck to you!!!
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The most common cause of tendonitis is overuse. The tendon is unaccustomed to the new level of demand, and this overuse will cause an inflammation and tendonitis.\n\nTo treat your tendonitis:\nrest the area\nprotect the area\napply ice\ntake an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or Motrin\n\nIf pain persists the doctor can give you cortisone injections.\n\nTo prevent a recurrance:\npurchase the new wrist/hand supports made for computer usage\ntake frequent breaks \nphysical therapy
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No, it doesn't. Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the hand. Thus, it only causes symptoms below the point of compression ie. in the hand (specifically the lateral 3 and a half fingers).\n\nIf you have numbness affecting the entire arm, it is much more likely to be caused by compression of a nerve root in the neck. Heart problems don't tend to cause numbness of the left arm in isolation, so if this is your only symptom, I wouldn't worry about your heart. If, however, you have other symptoms suggesting problems with your heart, you should bring them to your doctor's attention and explain your concerns.
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Is it the area behind your elbows?  If you are waking up in the middle of the night or the morning and it's hurting very bad, it's because you are sleeping with your arm under your pillow or your arm bent.  \n\nThere is a nerve back there and the pressure from the bending will cause you pain.  It's called nerve entrapment.\n\nThat's what happens to me.\n\nIt brings tears to my eyes.\n\nMy Dr. who treats my carpal tunnel, says to sleep with towels wrapped around my arms to keep them straight.\n\nI've never done it, but it's an option.\n\nTake motrin for the pain. \n\nI hope you feel better.
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Have you been picking your nose too much again? \n\nSorry, I couldn't resist.\n\nIt can certainly still be carpal tunnel syndrome - especially if the inflammation has progressed far enough. Otherwise it sounds like a neuropathy which is injury or inflammation to the nerve that goes to the little finger. When you say left side of your hand, are you referring to the side of your hand that your pinky is closer to or your thumb - because that could be either way depending on which way your hand is facing.\n\nIf it involves both the pinky and the side of the ring finger that is facing the pinky, it may be a neuropathy involving the ulnar nerve, which is the same nerve you hit when you hit your "funny bone". Otherwise if it is only the pinky, you may be putting pressure on the pinky side of the hand - constant pressure can lead to nerve injury as well.\n\nThe best thing is still to consult your doctor as you do need someone to examine it to give you a proper diagnosis. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor, then you need to find a different doctor - feeling comfortable with your doctor is very important. You can consider following with up a neurologist or an orthopedists who happens to be a hand specialist as well, especially if you don't need a referral from your primary care doctor.\n\nHope this information provides a little start in figuring out your problem.
150700
If you give yourself carpal tunnel, or it starts to interfere with real life situations(significant Others, getting fired, In line at the bank), you should prob'ly rein it in...
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Try wearing a hand splint- this is very common in pregnany.  (New mom tendonitis)  If you are not breastfeeding take some otc antiinflamitories like aleve.  If it does not get better go to your regular dr.  Be careful how you are picking up the new baby.  This can be making the problem worse.  Hope you get better soon.
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you are referring to tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome which is caused by repetative motions, most cases occur in occupational situations. Most likely someone who writes a lot and secretaries who type evey day.  You can speak to any Orthopedic doctor about this, it is nothing new
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Yes.  The source of the pain is usually that your bones are growing faster than the ligaments, tendons, and muscles can and the stretch can cause some mild pain.  It is perfectly normal.  I grew almost a foot in one year back in the day and had bad growing pains...stretching helps ease the pain and speed up the growth of the connective tissue.  it is not recommended to give motrin or the like unless absolutely necessary.  check with your doctor if the pain is unbearable.
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carpals are the tiny bones in your wrist (where it bends).  When you overuse your hands a nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel gets inflammed and begins to rub against the inside of the bones.  It can usually be fixed by surgery.  I know a bus driver who's had two operations for it.  Try to work in rest breaks for your hands.  If you don't want to have the surgery, you might try using ice packs and peppermint oil to reduce the inflammation.  A wrist brace might also help.  This is common to anyone who uses their hands a LOT - like guitarists, bus drivers, typists etc...  I hope this helps.
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no. try breaking your back or herniating a disk and causing severe, permanent nerve damage. surprised you didnt think of that yourself.
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The reason most cases of carpal tunnel don't resolve is because most cases are not actually a problem in the wrist.  I understand the wrist is where the pain is, but as an alternative doctor, I have treated this condition so many times, and most cases are a problem with one of the three areas:\n\n1.) A problem in the neck causing irritation of the median nerve at its origin, but felt in the fingers.\n\n2.) A problem with the wrist bones being fixated / locked in the wrong position.\n\n3.) A problem at the elbow were the hands muscles for  flexion/extension are attached.\n\n\nIf you can afford a doctor, go see a chiropractor. Most of the time Carpal Tunnel cases are fixed in 3-5 visits.  At my office this means about $150-$200.  If you go to an M.D. you will get an anti-inflammatory, a wrist brace, and possibly a referral for P.T.  Most of the time a NCV test is negative, but they still cut on you.  If it is positive for nerve entrapment, make sure you have a "Two Stich" surgery.  There is no longer a need to slice the wrist open, and the two stich gets you back to work the next day instead of the typical two weeks.\n\nHome Therapies:  \n1.) Vitamin B6 helps reduce swelling, particulary in the wrist -in addition to OTC anti-inflammatory.  Most of the time the inflammation is the reaction of an the injury. \n\n2.) Wrist Traction -  Gently traction the wrist.  This can be done by a friend, or by using a hand towel, but gently and slowly traction the wrist to help take pressure off the joints.\n\n3.) Use an ice cube and message the outer part of your arm at the elbow.  This will help reduce inflammation, and help eliminate significant adhesions in the muscle.\n\n4.) Use the wrist brace when using your hands a lot, and while sleeping at night, but do not wear it all the time.  This is a sure way of making the problem worse.  Wrist motion in limited use will help, not hurt.\n\nLast bit of advice -  True carpal tunnel affect only the thumb, index, and middle finger.  If you have pain in the small finger - this is not carpal tunnel, but almost assured a problem in the neck.\n\nGood luck -\n\nemail me if you need a referral of a good doctor in your are.\n\ndrvandenhoek@yahoo.com
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It could be several things. If you are right handed and you are on the computer a lot (use of mouse) It could be you have carpel tunnel syndrome. You might want to see a Dr. to be sure of what it could be,though. It may not be anything to worry over. You don't want to self diagnose.
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i had that problem too and saw a doctor.  carpel tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve in your wrist.  it will help if you get a brace that goes around your forearm that looks like the brace which is used for tennis elbow.  sort of puts pressure on a pressure point of the muscle in your forearm that tends to relieve the pain from the carpel tunnel syndrome.  another brace that will help is a wrist brace.  this brace has a metal plate in it which keeps your wrist in its normal resting position.  it may seem like it is in an awkward position, but it tends to relieve the pain.  especially when you sleep.
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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.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist.   It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.  Symptoms usually start gradually, with  pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm.  As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day, and decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks.  In some cases no direct cause of the syndrome can be identified.   Most likely the disorder is due to a congenital predisposition - the carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others.  However, the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome is especially common in those performing assembly line work.