Carpal Tunnel injection...worst pain ever! - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

Push_pop · 11-04-2005, 09:18 PM

More of an fyi...and to see if anyone else had the same experience: I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.

I was given a steroid shot into the capal nerve...OH MY GOD!!! That was by far the worst pain I had ever experienced. I'm still lookin for that doctor! If you've had the shot, tell me about your experience. Thanks.

NancyH · 11-05-2005, 08:47 PM

Those injections can make it hurt even worse and for days afterward but it will go away and you will feel better but you still can end up with the surgery, I did!

CDauthier · 11-08-2005, 06:42 PM

Push Pop,

Hope you're wrist is feeling better by now. Just had both ulnar nerve decompression and carpal tunnel surgeries....did not even try the shots as they are just a temporary solution from what I've been told. Don't be afraid to have both surgeries once you've had all appropriate tests to make sure your problem is coming from the wrist and elbow. I felt better control of my hand even while in recovery...had the surgeries 2 weeks ago. Don't regret it a bit! Good luck!

Cathy

Push_pop · 11-08-2005, 07:35 PM

Thanks to you both. I initially went to the dr. due to the numbness and tingling in my arm and hand ...especially my ring finger and little finger. Diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome. But also had carpal. In short, I fell for the shot hoping against the surgery. In hind sight...I should've opted for the surgery over the shot.

Thanks again!!