Carpal Tunnel and Nerve Problems - Neuropathy Message Board

Deb13 · 08-31-2003, 06:55 AM

Several Months ago I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Chose not to do surgery. Had therapy for a few months, and take anti-inflammatory drugs.
Along with the stinging pains in my hands, wrists and arms, I now have numbness in one arm. Just this week I started having the pain in my legs and feet, and wonder what the connection might be. I did have a slipped disc in my back a couple of years ago.
I have an appointment with a Neurologist, but that's 3 weeks away. I did have foot surgery the end of last year, but don't know if it's related.
I am at the menopausal stage, so don't know if that affects it or not.

rayjj · 09-15-2003, 04:26 PM

Hi Deb,

I recently went to a neurologist and she did an EMG and diagnosed me with a definite carpal tunnel syndromw on the left and a possible or mild on the right. I got a pair of arm splints that I have to wear at nite for about a month to see if that helps, otherwise I will have the surgery which is a fast and simple procedure. I know that the carpal tunnel syndrome is most often seen with people who use their hands a lot, typists, computers, mechanics, and musicians. I doubt that it has anything to do with menopause. I don't think your other symptoms are related as that sounds like a whole different bag of tricks. So far all I have is some numbness and tingling in my thumbs and fingers, but I am told that if indeed it is carpal tunnel, it will get worse. I am having an MRI of my neck to rule out any active nerve impingement problems as I have a history of old neck injury with arthritis and a lot of crepitus or noise in my neck when I move my head around. If my neck is causing the problems in my hands, then the carpal tunnel surgery wouldn't go any good. I am hoping that my neck is not the cause of it as I'd rather have carpal tunnel surgery than neck surgery. I hope you are feeling better and have seen a doctor by this time. Take care and stay in touch.

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R.J.