Question 1

Had open carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist in 09/2014. as of late i have been having inner elbow pain and middle finger only pain. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms could be due to a recurrence of some carpal tunnel problem. Your hand surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and advise you.

Question 2

What causes elbow pain and pain/weakness in bicep with sharp wrist pain and shooting finger pain? no diabetes had carpal tunnel realease 4months ago

Accepted Answer

It does sound like a nerve pain given the distribution. Wonder if it may be related to the surgery you had. You should see the surgeon who did the surgery. May need a nerve conduction study.

Question 3

Can severe carpal tunnel syndrom cause other issues? shooting pains in elbow,  back of the shoulder and aching in the base of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is due to median nerve that passes through a narrow canal at the wrist becomes impinged due to swelling. Typically, there's discomfort downstream from your wrist (hand/fingers) and not the elbow, shoulder and neck. You may have a herniated disc at the neck area causing issues downstream i.e. back, shoulder, elbow. Consider further eval w/Healthtap or your primary care MD.

Question 4

Can ulnar nerve pain cause bicep and tricep pain? also have pain on both sides of elbow/wrist.  carpal tunnel was released on same arm 4 months ago.

Accepted Answer

The ulnar nerve can cause pain through out its distribution in your arm, but your pain does not fit only ulnar pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome is related to your median nerve. To have both median nerve and ulnar nerve issues, you most likely have an issue upstream of those nerves not specifically with the median or ulnar, either brachial plexus issue or cervical radiculopathy. Emg should be done.

Question 5

I was diagnoised with left elbow tendonitis with degenerative joint disease.  can this cause carpal tunnel in my wrist?

Accepted Answer

It depends on whether your elbow tendonitis is related to you degenerative joint disease, or to tendonitis at the wrist or hand.  The muscles and tendons used by  the wrist and hand begin at the elbow attachments sites. If the inflammation extends into the wrists, especially along the palmar aspect, then you may have symptoms of tendonitis at the radial elbow and carpal tunnel as well.

Question 6

I am having severe carpal tunnel symptoms but also the same pain/swelling/tenderness in my ring/pinky fingers through my forearm and into my elbow, also aching in my shoulder and neck. what can all of this be caused by?

Accepted Answer

A predominant ulnar nerve problem plus carpal tunnel syndrome associated with neck and shoulder pain is consistent with brachial plexus or cervical pathology.  Most likely thoracic outlet and EMG is needed

Question 7

Is it okay to have a sore elbow with carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

It is not uncommon to adopt compensatory postures in response to one injury that cause excessive stress on another joint. See a physical therapist for proper body mechanics and splints. If this does not resolve you may need further evaluation.

Question 8

What does carpal tunnel or tennis elbow feel like?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness of the fingers. Tennis elbow is pain at the elbow.

Question 9

Pain in right arm going to elbow. i write a lot and is it carpal tunnel or something else. i have to wear a wrap on it everyday.

Accepted Answer

It could be carpal tunnel syndrome, especially if the pain is localized to your thumb and index finger.  It also could be coming from the tendons at the elbow (aka tennis or golfer's elbow).  A good physical exam by a physician will help determine what is going on.

Question 10

Had carpal release surgery.  but now my pinky up to my elbow is extremely painful. did carpal tunnel surgery not help? why am i still in pain?

Accepted Answer

You may have a problem with a different nerve that does not involve the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is in the wrist area. You have to be seen and might need additional testing including the elbow region.

Can carpal tunnel cause elbow pain

Had open carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist in 09/2014. as of late i have been having inner elbow pain and middle finger only pain. any ideas?

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What causes elbow pain and pain/weakness in bicep with sharp wrist pain and shooting finger pain? no diabetes had carpal tunnel realease 4months ago

Can severe carpal tunnel syndrom cause other issues? shooting pains in elbow, back of the shoulder and aching in the base of the neck?

Can ulnar nerve pain cause bicep and tricep pain? also have pain on both sides of elbow/wrist. carpal tunnel was released on same arm 4 months ago.

I was diagnoised with left elbow tendonitis with degenerative joint disease. can this cause carpal tunnel in my wrist?

I am having severe carpal tunnel symptoms but also the same pain/swelling/tenderness in my ring/pinky fingers through my forearm and into my elbow, also aching in my shoulder and neck. what can all of this be caused by?

Is it okay to have a sore elbow with carpal tunnel?

What does carpal tunnel or tennis elbow feel like?

Pain in right arm going to elbow. i write a lot and is it carpal tunnel or something else. i have to wear a wrap on it everyday.

Had carpal release surgery. but now my pinky up to my elbow is extremely painful. did carpal tunnel surgery not help? why am i still in pain?

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