This seems odd - can anyone help? - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Message Board

Seawind36 · 12-08-2005, 05:08 PM

OK, according to the neurologist, I have moderate CTS in both hands. The only time I notice any numbness is when she does the thing with the needle on my fingertips - I feel the needle but it doesn't feel sharp. The pain that I have is on the top part of my arm near the elbow and goes down between my thumb and forefinger.

Has anyone ever heard of someone having pain with CTS but not the numb, tingling etc?

Marie27 · 12-08-2005, 07:48 PM

I haven't had an EMG (new injury, just starting physical therapy). My physical therapist suspects my CTS is mild. My symptoms are pain and tingling in the hands and wrists, but no numbness.

What treatments have you tried? What have your drs suggested?

Marie

Seawind36 · 12-09-2005, 07:16 AM

I've had the EMG, have been wearing splints at night and have done physical therapy.

My problem is that I question whether the pain I am having is related to CTS or if it is coming from the problem in my neck. I have a herniated disc and am having a lot of problems with it.

It is so confusing trying to figure out what to address first!

curiousforever · 12-10-2005, 04:26 PM

Are you sure it's not pushing on a nerve?

Seawind36 · 12-11-2005, 08:51 PM

Curious, I am sure the herniation is putting pressure on the nerve root - the big question is which one is causing the pain in my arm, the carpal tunnel or the herniation. I decided to go ahead with the appointment tomorrow with the hand specialistand see what he says. Honestly, I am so confused and so frustrated with this! It has taken years to get someone to listen and now it looks like two different problems are in the mix. Part of me just doesn't want to deal with it at all - just live with it. I know that's not an answer either - makes it very difficult to take care of a houseful of little ones! LOL

I don't mind the idea of surgery for the Carpal tunnel, but I don't want to do it if it isn't the CTS causing the pain.

I'd give anything for a crystal ball that would tell me the way to go about all this!