chelespiglets
06-03-2003, 09:34 AM
Hello, Just thought I would let you know that I went and seen the doctor yesturday and I am having surgery on the 17th of June. She is doing the ulner nerve decomp. for my Cubital Tunnel syn.
She said even though my emg was neg, she is worried about the lose of strenght in my hand. So she said it would be better to take care of it now then wait and it get worse.
So thanks for reading and you all take care
bye Chele' :)
She said even though my emg was neg, she is worried about the lose of strenght in my hand. So she said it would be better to take care of it now then wait and it get worse.
So thanks for reading and you all take care
bye Chele' :)
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lidia09
06-04-2003, 03:12 AM
Hi Chele
I sometimes wonder about the accuracy of some of these tests as I've heard of several people who had negative test results but knew there was something far wrong with their arm. I had surgery for cts about 7 yrs ago in the UK & had no tests at all - except for the simple ones not involving machines. The severity of the cts was based on my symptoms.
Good luck with your surgery.
Lidia :)
I sometimes wonder about the accuracy of some of these tests as I've heard of several people who had negative test results but knew there was something far wrong with their arm. I had surgery for cts about 7 yrs ago in the UK & had no tests at all - except for the simple ones not involving machines. The severity of the cts was based on my symptoms.
Good luck with your surgery.
Lidia :)
ShelbyS
06-05-2003, 11:31 PM
Hi Chele,
Interesting message. I too am having surgery on the 17th of June for the same thing and a release of my right hand carpal tunnel. The EMG was a torture and something I'm sure I will never do again. I did have 50% strength loss and nerve conduction loss; however, my surgeon would not say "you really should have the surgery NOW." I also had a second opinion and he said basically the same thing....You will need surgery sooner of later it will not repair itself or get better. I figure I'm in my late 30's and would rather not put off the inevitable. I've also heard that the longer you wait, the more damage, the more difficult the recovery, and less chance of recovering your muscle strength and nerve sensations. Are you nervous about the surgery? I'm a little nervous, I heard the first 3 days after surgery can be tough (painful) and my Dr. wants me to use the arm as much as possible after the surgery. Best of Luck to You!
ShelbyS
Interesting message. I too am having surgery on the 17th of June for the same thing and a release of my right hand carpal tunnel. The EMG was a torture and something I'm sure I will never do again. I did have 50% strength loss and nerve conduction loss; however, my surgeon would not say "you really should have the surgery NOW." I also had a second opinion and he said basically the same thing....You will need surgery sooner of later it will not repair itself or get better. I figure I'm in my late 30's and would rather not put off the inevitable. I've also heard that the longer you wait, the more damage, the more difficult the recovery, and less chance of recovering your muscle strength and nerve sensations. Are you nervous about the surgery? I'm a little nervous, I heard the first 3 days after surgery can be tough (painful) and my Dr. wants me to use the arm as much as possible after the surgery. Best of Luck to You!
ShelbyS
chelespiglets
06-06-2003, 11:23 AM
Hi Shelby.
Well one thing is we both know that we are not alone the day we go in. :) I to am worried. I know it is for the best, I am really sick of the pain. The doctor said that the pain might or might not get better. But one thing is that the strength will not get better that will get worse if we dont have surgery. The doctor told me that I will be in a split for 10 days and no using it at all till I get the split off and then i start therepy.
I thought for sure after all my female surgeries that I would not be seeing the inside of another operating room. Boy was I wrong :(
I'm with ya on the EMG, that did hurt. Bothered me a whole lot. I had it done on both arms. Did you? Well Shelby I wish you best of luck on the 17th and let me know how your doing.
To Lidia,
I to wonder what the accuracy of the tests are. I know they are not all right all the time. My doctor did all tests, with machines and without, and I failed all the tests with out the machines, but the tests with the machines where normal. That does not make sence at all. The doctor seen the swelling and the lump in my arm and how painful it was, but the mri came back normal. Like I can fake a lump and pain for all these years. She thinks it is a musle spasm. (sorry for spelling) I dont care at this point what it is, I just want some pain relief. Which I know is low with the surgery, but at this point I will try anything new.
Well thanks for writing Lidia and Shelby and I will let you both know how things are.
Bless you, Chele'
Well one thing is we both know that we are not alone the day we go in. :) I to am worried. I know it is for the best, I am really sick of the pain. The doctor said that the pain might or might not get better. But one thing is that the strength will not get better that will get worse if we dont have surgery. The doctor told me that I will be in a split for 10 days and no using it at all till I get the split off and then i start therepy.
I thought for sure after all my female surgeries that I would not be seeing the inside of another operating room. Boy was I wrong :(
I'm with ya on the EMG, that did hurt. Bothered me a whole lot. I had it done on both arms. Did you? Well Shelby I wish you best of luck on the 17th and let me know how your doing.
To Lidia,
I to wonder what the accuracy of the tests are. I know they are not all right all the time. My doctor did all tests, with machines and without, and I failed all the tests with out the machines, but the tests with the machines where normal. That does not make sence at all. The doctor seen the swelling and the lump in my arm and how painful it was, but the mri came back normal. Like I can fake a lump and pain for all these years. She thinks it is a musle spasm. (sorry for spelling) I dont care at this point what it is, I just want some pain relief. Which I know is low with the surgery, but at this point I will try anything new.
Well thanks for writing Lidia and Shelby and I will let you both know how things are.
Bless you, Chele'
ShelbyS
06-07-2003, 08:19 PM
Thanks Chele''
You are right; I hope that both of our surgeries and recoveries will be clean sailing! "Whenever"? you are able to get to the computer, after surgery, I would be anxious to hear how you are doing and what post op approach our Dr's take (ie. Physical Therapy, splinting, etc.) I will keep you in my prayers.
Shelby
You are right; I hope that both of our surgeries and recoveries will be clean sailing! "Whenever"? you are able to get to the computer, after surgery, I would be anxious to hear how you are doing and what post op approach our Dr's take (ie. Physical Therapy, splinting, etc.) I will keep you in my prayers.
Shelby
chelespiglets
06-07-2003, 08:55 PM
Shelby,
As you said, when you can get on the computer let me know how you are. All the above :).
Are you right handed? I am so I am glad they are doing the left. I dont know if they are going to do the right later on. I hope that I will not need it. BUt the left is SOOOO bad.
Well Must go take care of the baby. :)
So I will chat at you later. Bye Take care
Chele'
As you said, when you can get on the computer let me know how you are. All the above :).
Are you right handed? I am so I am glad they are doing the left. I dont know if they are going to do the right later on. I hope that I will not need it. BUt the left is SOOOO bad.
Well Must go take care of the baby. :)
So I will chat at you later. Bye Take care
Chele'
ShelbyS
06-08-2003, 09:47 PM
Hey Chele'
I am right handed and having right arm and wrist surgery. By the way, I don't know how old your baby is but, I had severe bilat. (both hand) carpal tunnel with locking (trigger) fingers during AND after my pregnancy with my little boy. I hear it's not uncommon and the pain can last up to 6 months. Please tell me your baby is older than that? I waited severy years before having it evaluated which has now brougt me to the surgery. My left Ulnar nerve is bad (EMG too) but not as severe as the right. Soooooo.......keep me posted. And most definately yes on the follow-up with you.
Shelby
I am right handed and having right arm and wrist surgery. By the way, I don't know how old your baby is but, I had severe bilat. (both hand) carpal tunnel with locking (trigger) fingers during AND after my pregnancy with my little boy. I hear it's not uncommon and the pain can last up to 6 months. Please tell me your baby is older than that? I waited severy years before having it evaluated which has now brougt me to the surgery. My left Ulnar nerve is bad (EMG too) but not as severe as the right. Soooooo.......keep me posted. And most definately yes on the follow-up with you.
Shelby
chelespiglets
06-09-2003, 09:58 AM
Hello Shelby,
My baby will be 17 months this week. I have had this problem for Many many years (with my arms). Not one doctor could really tell me what was going on. just said it was cts. but never did anything for it. But now that I have a new doctor they tested and gave me braces and all that stuff. The braces only help a little.
My dh is military and he is not going to be here for my surgery. My other children are going to help me and help with the baby. I just have a lot on my plate right now. My baby is going in for surgery this week. They are checking her for glaucoma. I pray that is not what it is.
Well I guess I should go, I will chat more later. Hope your doing well, and take care, keep in touch
Hugs Chele'
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Good Bless our Troops
My baby will be 17 months this week. I have had this problem for Many many years (with my arms). Not one doctor could really tell me what was going on. just said it was cts. but never did anything for it. But now that I have a new doctor they tested and gave me braces and all that stuff. The braces only help a little.
My dh is military and he is not going to be here for my surgery. My other children are going to help me and help with the baby. I just have a lot on my plate right now. My baby is going in for surgery this week. They are checking her for glaucoma. I pray that is not what it is.
Well I guess I should go, I will chat more later. Hope your doing well, and take care, keep in touch
Hugs Chele'
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Good Bless our Troops
ShelbyS
06-09-2003, 09:30 PM
So sorry to hear about the baby. You do have lots on your plate. I hear the recovery time varies but you should count on 2-3 days of discomfort and total need for assistance. Most recover in 2-3 weeks; however that depends on the kind and severity of damage they find once they are in.
My best friend in New Orleans has Glucoma and works at one of the leading teaching/learning facilities (hospital) there. She has tried experimental drugs and has had some good luck with that. Hopefully, you won't need to worry about that.
Take care and keep me posted on the baby.
ShelbyS :)
My best friend in New Orleans has Glucoma and works at one of the leading teaching/learning facilities (hospital) there. She has tried experimental drugs and has had some good luck with that. Hopefully, you won't need to worry about that.
Take care and keep me posted on the baby.
ShelbyS :)
joshsmommi
06-23-2003, 12:06 AM
Hope you gals are both doing well after your sugeries!!
chelespiglets
06-23-2003, 10:20 AM
hi joshsmommie,
thanks, i am hanging in there. doing well. in some pain still but it has only been 6 days. i had a diff surgery then cts.i had my ulner nerve moved in my elbow
take care by chele
thanks, i am hanging in there. doing well. in some pain still but it has only been 6 days. i had a diff surgery then cts.i had my ulner nerve moved in my elbow
take care by chele
Mrs. ed
08-28-2005, 08:30 AM
hi joshsmommie,
thanks, i am hanging in there. doing well. in some pain still but it has only been 6 days. i had a diff surgery then cts.i had my ulner nerve moved in my elbow
take care by chele
Hi chelespiglets, I just joined this wonderful site and came across you letter. Hope all is well with you and the baby by the way. In march 2005, I had ulner nerve transpositon in left arm. I started therepy 2 months ago and i still find my pinky and ring finger are still numb. It was about a week that i really took it easy, but lets be honest, when you are a mother, there really is no relax time. especially with an infant. So glad you have older children to help you. My Dr. told me it could take uo to one year before complete recovery. When they did the emg, it showed the ulner nerve was at 9.5, almost completely damaged. Hope all is well, take care.
thanks, i am hanging in there. doing well. in some pain still but it has only been 6 days. i had a diff surgery then cts.i had my ulner nerve moved in my elbow
take care by chele
Hi chelespiglets, I just joined this wonderful site and came across you letter. Hope all is well with you and the baby by the way. In march 2005, I had ulner nerve transpositon in left arm. I started therepy 2 months ago and i still find my pinky and ring finger are still numb. It was about a week that i really took it easy, but lets be honest, when you are a mother, there really is no relax time. especially with an infant. So glad you have older children to help you. My Dr. told me it could take uo to one year before complete recovery. When they did the emg, it showed the ulner nerve was at 9.5, almost completely damaged. Hope all is well, take care.