Carpal tunnel syndrome ??? - General Health Message Board

earthdayapril22 · 08-23-2004, 05:39 PM

I don't know if this is what i have but i have a really strong pain on my wrist when im on the computer for more than 15 min or when im doing something manually and it's on my right wrist. im lucky that at least i use my left hand for writing because i don't know how was i going to manage. it's a really strong pain and sometimes i feel that i don't have a lot of movility .. i can't make a lot of force, grab things .. it hurts.
p.s im 19 years old female.. if that helps
thanks for all the help i can get.

i didin't find any classification for this topic??!?!

Monica

ALonelyOctober · 08-23-2004, 08:42 PM

It could be.. my advice would be to go to an orthopedist. Even if you're 19 you could have it... I'm 15 and I do... but just to let you know there is a carpal tunnel syndrom board

Kissa · 08-23-2004, 09:21 PM

It could be CT or it could be tendonitis. CT usually starts with numbness in the thumb, pointer and middle finger and wrist pain. You will wake up with numbness as well most times. The key factor is the numbness because the band that holds all the ligaments together gets overworked and swells, it in turn compressess on the nerves which causes the pain and numbness. The pain for CT is generally on the underside of the wrist and is often a burning sensation sometimes coupled with pain.

Is there any swelling? If so ice it.
Your best bet is to see a hand specialist or someoneone who specialises in the hand, there is usually one in most Orthopeadic offices. You could also go to your GP for an initial look and see if they feel its CT or tendonitis and go from there.

Just read your signature, is there any remote chance you could be having paralysis in your hand since you seem to have it in two other spots? Might be a good idea to check with the doctor who deals with that for you. It's a small chance but still a good idea.

quincy · 08-25-2004, 12:06 AM

Definitely get it checked out.

Check out repetative strain injury on the internet. Hopefully, you can find information that will help you lessen the strain on the muscles and nerve areas.

I had it terribly bad in both hands a while back. I saw a physiotherapist for it. I got accupuncture, ultrasound and some mild exercises to do when it started to improve. I use a wrist brace at night or when resting if it's painful (which is really rare nowadays), and I also see a chiropractor for adjustments.

Since you're young and have injury, you best find out EXACTLY what it is so that your strength and functioning of your hand isn't compromised for the rest of your life.

If you have injury now, you will learn how to deal with it properly as to avoid future injuries.

Don't wait.

quincy

Kissa · 08-25-2004, 08:18 AM

I went to a hand therapist and one thing they showed me that helped me out a lot was this:
Buy a very cheap roll on deodorant, carefully pop off the ball of it and empty out the contents and wash both pieces thoroughly. Use that to roll on your wrist, both sides. It massages it and helps to relieve some of the tension and feels pretty good. Especially if you have tendonitis instead of or in addition to CTS

You can can also purchase hand braces as well as suggested.