CTR
12-05-2000, 09:43 AM
>
> I've found magnets to sometimes provide relief from
> CTS pain. they can usually be found in the hand
> brace/knee brace section in a store. my husband has
> also found them at a local fair (animals, amusement
> park rides,4-H, ect type of fair).
> The one that wraps around your wrist is ok if you
> don't plan on wearing a brace, otherwise it is too
> bulky. I use the ones that are about the size of a
> quarter. after a while the fabric backing comes
> off (yes, they are washable) so either use medical
> tape to keep them on or one of those fabric wrist
> bands that people use while playing sports. I have
> found no difference between the "name brand" (aka
> expensive) and the cheaper brands other than cost.
if you just don't feel like dealing with the crowded stores at this time of year, just do a word search on a search engine.
> I've found magnets to sometimes provide relief from
> CTS pain. they can usually be found in the hand
> brace/knee brace section in a store. my husband has
> also found them at a local fair (animals, amusement
> park rides,4-H, ect type of fair).
> The one that wraps around your wrist is ok if you
> don't plan on wearing a brace, otherwise it is too
> bulky. I use the ones that are about the size of a
> quarter. after a while the fabric backing comes
> off (yes, they are washable) so either use medical
> tape to keep them on or one of those fabric wrist
> bands that people use while playing sports. I have
> found no difference between the "name brand" (aka
> expensive) and the cheaper brands other than cost.
if you just don't feel like dealing with the crowded stores at this time of year, just do a word search on a search engine.

