Has anyone had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome?
961522
Poor you, I had surgery for mine two years ago and I've had no problems (touch wood!!!).  You can go for the op again, but the likelyhood is that if it came back after the first one it will eventually come back after a repeated one.\n\nI would recommend you get a splint for your wrist and wear it when it is possible to, avoid unnecessary repeated movement in your wrist and try an ice/heat pack for the pain.
798731
Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's wise to ask your doctor to rule out anything else more sinister.  \n\nMany people find it difficult to sleep at night with this due to flexion of the wrists during sleep, which compresses the median nerve at the wrist.  Try wearing wrist supports at nighttime, but don't fasten them too tightly!  It could take up to 2 weeks for this to feel better at night, so if it doesn't work initially, hang in there and continue to wear them for a couple of weeks.  \n\nLet your doctor know if this works or not, as it will help them to diagnose you correctly.  As mentioned previously, and EMG nerve test will give a conclusive diagnosis.  This test is generally not given at a GP's office.  Over the counter pain killers generally do not help nerve pain much.
657480
mine used to get numb...was carpal tunnel. Have had the surgery and have no more problems...good luck
261079
2 years ago for me. and i think there is no cure, for the pain either. my right hand gets numb and stays tingly most of the day. i just get used to it.
453780
There is a diagnostic test that will determine true carpal tunnel syndrome. It is called EMG/NCV, or nerve conduction study. If it is true carpal tunnel syndrome, conservative measures will give temporary relief, but surgery is usually the answer to complete pain relief.
72722
I was able to find this on the web.  To put numbers around this, estimate that there are 250M people in the US, so ~5.5M total US adults:\n\n"Evidence suggests that about 3% of women and 2% of men will be diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome during their lifetimes, with peak prevalence in women older than 55. Still, determining how many people actually have CTS is very difficult. Many people who report CTS symptoms have normal test results, and some people have no symptoms and\nshow abnormal results. Furthermore, there is some evidence that after a decline in cases, the prevalence in CTS is rising."
982266
Carpal Tunnel syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the space in the connective tissue in the wrist joint.  This is caused by over use of the wrist, which creates a pressure on the nerves and tendons.  This narrow gap is caused by a very minor gene abnormality or just plain over use and improper use of the hand.  It is considered a form of Arthritis and handled by a Rheumatologist.  The carpals are very small bones that form interlocking joints that make a wide range of motion possible.\n\nAccording to Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel\n“In the human wrist there is a sheath of tough connective tissue which envelopes and protects one nerve (median nerve) and tendons, which attach muscles to the wrist and hand bones. The carpal tunnel is the space between this sheath (above) and the bones (below) making up the wrist and hand (carpal bones). The term 'carpal tunnel' is also used quite commonly to refer to 'carpal tunnel syndrome' which is a condition where the median nerve is pinched within the tunnel and causes pain and/or numbness of the wrist/hand, once thought to be a result of repetitive motion such as painting or typing.”\n\nCheck out Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpals\nLook at the gray and color image to see just what 8 bones are involved.  The wrist needs these flexible joints so it can run the nerves and tendons through the bone.  If a ball-and-socket joint were used, like it is in the shoulder, then the tendons would get resistance and not the mechanical advantage required to give us our flexibility.\n\nThe best way to treat it is to use surgery to relieve the stress, or to make the channel in the bone larger.  This is also the most drastic way to treat it and the most expensive.  More often than not the risks of surgery are not worth it.  Since any damage to the nerves is can result in chronic pain, loss of sensation, or even paralysis.  Microsurgery inside the carpel bones is possible, but very difficult to do, and still a little experimental.\n\nThe next best way is to use a splint to keep the joint from bending, or to find a way to reduce the stress on the joint.  It can be painful to wear that splint though (I know from experience), and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin or Aleve.  Aspirin will not help; it works by breaking apart the blood platelets.  In the case of a headache this can increase the blood flow to the region.  It doesn’t handle inflammation very well though.  Vitamin B6 could help with the inflammation or the pain, but it is not a cure, only a treatment.\n\nMake sure you have the proper diagnoses.  I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for a while until the pain spread to other joints and became more serious.\n\n Prednisone is a powerful pain-relieving steroid that can be useful for the short term.  It causes drastic and violent mood swings and bone necropsy over a longer period so I don’t recommend it (I was on it several times, Once I developed a spontaneous nose bleed another time I developed such and angry temper that my friends couldn’t believe me.  It also caused me boughts of fear and sheer unreasonable terror reactions—very dangerous stuff.)  You never know just what prednisone will do so I would use it very sparingly and only occasionally, however it is the cheapest and best pain relief I have ever used.\n\nCarpal Tunnel is a life long condition; it will always crop up again and again.  You need to relieve the stress on the wrist.  Get a keyboard wrist support and thing about buying an ergonomic keyboard.  Now days keyboards are universal so you can use one on your work computer without any problems (still I would contact the computer pro, at work, to make sure the proper drivers are installed on your computer, not on the network, and that they know you are doing this.  Take frequent breaks from typing and try to avoid putting stress on the wrist joint.\n\nCheck out\nThe National Institute of Neurological Disord
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.
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).
468812
Yes it;s normal. You could take up to six months to heal. My ex had surgery on both hands and has been sorry ever since. Hope yours heals fast,good luck.
504500
This link is for CTS - when using the mouse but I think it may help for any wrist pain from that type. The problem is that your wrist stays for too long in one and the same position. You should make short breaks for exercising.\n \nhttp://www.eatonhand.com/hw/ctexercise.htm
1010238
carpal tunnel syndrome or improper blood circulation.....see a Dr.
367477
I had hand surgery about 6 yrs ago. When the weather changes the tendons are very tight. Just have to exercise it more. \n\nNot unless in your case, the ligament wasn't stretched correctly??? The new surgeon might have some new technique to help you. Worth going to that appointment with all your questions.
679947
i had one on each foot for years. finally got so bad i could hardly drive. Surgery fixed them both and i'm so glad i did it. couldn't walk much for a few days. couldn't drive for a couple of weeks but it was so worth it. good luck.
1141556
i had that problem and it was because i was using my hands alot and developed carpel tunnel ask your doctor about it
844319
Any repetitive movements can cause the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel. You can wear wrist braces that will help some, but eventually you will need surgery. I also found out after my surgery that is can come back. Best of luck to you.
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.