Possibly related to sciatica nerve as well.. I am not MD, but heard theories CTS underlying cause might be somewhere else.I'm sure there are old threads but thought I would start this new one. I'm in so much pain right now I can't sleep. Never had it this bad.Advice?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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There's a few tests that can be done to determine if you have carpal tunnel syndrome....A nerve conduction study is the one I'm familiar with. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases...nel-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355608
A brace can be worn while you sleep that might give some relief.
Some believe this might be tied to a high oxalate diet and perhaps adopting a low oxalate diet will be of benefit. Sally K Norton is a proponent of this approach.
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Most orthopedic surgeons can correct this. It's an out patient procedure and is fairly short and done without general anesthesia.
I feel your pain and hope it eases soon...
A brace can be worn while you sleep that might give some relief.
Some believe this might be tied to a high oxalate diet and perhaps adopting a low oxalate diet will be of benefit. Sally K Norton is a proponent of this approach.
When “Healthy” Foods Harm You, with Sally Norton
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Most orthopedic surgeons can correct this. It's an out patient procedure and is fairly short and done without general anesthesia.
I feel your pain and hope it eases soon...
I hope that you can get some relief fast. The median nerve is somehow getting compressed causing the numbness in the fingers. It is hard to treat, hopefully you do not get worse or require surgery.Yes.
Yup. Start and end with the ice @MissCroftThanks.Quick question: Is it important to start with the ice first?
When the pain comes on, it can be really stiff and you’re number one goal is to not aggravate it make it 10 times worse. I find it better to pound it with ice and Advil for the first day or 2 to force the swelling down, while wrapping it up in a wrist brace inbwtween.
Then use heat when you’re in the recovery stage, doing wrist stretches and strengthening exercises with small weights or resistance bands. This is also the most important preventative measure to stop it from coming back.
A tens machine can also help to give you a very deep tissue massage in your small joints.
If it’s in your fingers and not just your wrists, finger sleeves can also help for a few days on the affected joints, as well wrist braces. Coban wrap works well for this.
Then use heat when you’re in the recovery stage, doing wrist stretches and strengthening exercises with small weights or resistance bands. This is also the most important preventative measure to stop it from coming back.
A tens machine can also help to give you a very deep tissue massage in your small joints.
If it’s in your fingers and not just your wrists, finger sleeves can also help for a few days on the affected joints, as well wrist braces. Coban wrap works well for this.
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