Is it bad to use the hand with CTS? - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

Raven · 11-08-2000, 05:23 PM

I was just wondering if using the hand will make it worse or stay the same. I used my hand today and felt weird sensations, like a spring was sprung. (I hope that makes sense). My thumb, wrist and elbow had this sharp pain in it and then the numbness got worse. I wear my brace but it doesn't help much. My hand still falls asleep and I get pain up into my shoulder too sometimes. I am scheduled for surgery in DEC. Any tips or thoughts?

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pumped · 11-09-2000, 02:29 PM

Unfortunately I cannot answer your questions. I am responding for a selfish reason. My wife is currently experiencing the same type of symptoms and is undergoing a number of tests. could you please advise how your surgery went and if you have any loss of use or disability.
Thank You

Raven · 11-09-2000, 04:00 PM

Hi,
I actually haven't had the surgery yet(scheduled Dec 18th, 2000) but I have went through all of the tests. Some say they are painful but I would say that they aren't too bad. Mainly tell her to relax. It is kinda like being shocked in a sense and then not having control over your impluse/jerking. It is uncomfortable but quick! I have had DeCuervein surgery(DeCuervein synotendovitis(sp)) Where they cut the tendon shealth to release the tendon and it was the best thing I ever did. The pain I suffered before the surgery was terrible, I could deal with the pain after surgery. I will have to have a similar surgery on the same hand soon due to a injury but it didn't just reoccur! Please be kind to your wife during this time. I have no help or support from my husband and kids and it really hurts. Tell your wife, Good Luck! Raven

Carol · 11-10-2000, 07:54 AM

I had the surgery on both of my hands and had immediate relief from the numbness/falling asleep and burning sensations. It will take a full year to heal and 6 weeks before you can really do anything again (no matter what the doctor may tell you)...Good luck!

Carol

Molly Tookit · 11-19-2000, 10:22 AM

After 15 years of doing data entry, and years of numbness and pain in my hands, a bout with DeQuirvains in my left thumb and the discovery of a misaligned vertabra in my neck, I was tested for Carpal Tunnel. The test came back negative. Because of the test, they're telling me I don't have it. One doctor said the numbness was due to muscles in my neck pushing on the nerve and he wanted to cut them. I can still type, but my right hand goes numb. How can I convince work and doctors that this is real?