Emg test negative for CTS now what????? - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

heddy73 · 04-28-2004, 04:06 PM

I had my Emg test done and the dr said it was negative, now I don't know what I'm supposed to do. He took blood and tested for Lyme disease. Which came back negative. Meanwhile I have both hands just about useless. I cut hair and need BOTH of my hands to work. Workers comp is paying for this. They said try chiropractor or neurologist. They really haven't given me any direction at all. I was taking Naproxen but it knocks me out

I am supposed to take it in am and pm,pm is fine I'll just go to bed...but I need to be alert during the day. Would Advil help? I have sypmtoms of Hypothyroidism which CTS is a symptom and I'm wondering if that gets under control will my CTS go away???I've picked the Thyroid board's brains....I just thought I'd ask up here too.

Phil H2 · 04-29-2004, 12:06 AM

"Would Advil help?"
Give Advil (ibuprofen) a try. It is a NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) like naproxen. They are a little different and some work better than others for different people. I did not think any of the NSAIDs caused drowsiness. If the over-the counter stuff does not work, you might ask your doctor about vioxx or celebrex. Doctors can also prescribe higher doses of NSAIDs than what is available over-the-counter. I have had good luck with Advil.
Phil

heddy73 · 04-29-2004, 07:11 AM

I'm strange when it comes to most meds...if it says non drowsy I'm almost guaranteed to fall asleep.I am going to try the Advil.

sublimejg · 04-29-2004, 07:27 AM

heddy
Have you had an MRI done???I am not a doctor and am just guessing here but you might want to go read on the ms board...

chigs489 · 05-02-2004, 09:14 AM

An EMG test can detect carpal tunnel 85% of the time. It is not 100% accurate.

My carpal tunnel is the result of an adverse drug reaction. Have you been on any medications within the last 6 months or so?