Question 1

how long does carpal tunnel syndrome usually  last?

Accepted Answer

Years: Carpal tunnel syndrome can last for months to years. In some patients it can resolve on its own but in most it will progress. If your symptoms are getting worse see a hand surgeon for an evaluation. You always want to catch it before you have permanent nerve damage.

Question 2

can carpal tunnel syndrome cause other medical problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Compression of the nerve to the hand causes atrophy of the hand muscles. This leads to weakness, poor performance by the hand and chronic pain. Chronic pain leads to medication overuse, depression and decrease motivation.

Question 3

is there an easy and fast way to take care of cubital/carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Try splinting at the wrist and limiting prolonged elbow flexion.  Resting your elbow on things can lead to pressure in the ulnar nerve.  Try to sleep with your arm somewhat straight.  A rolled towel storing the elbow msg work if not too tight.  There are tendon gliding excercises that can also help for  carpal tunnel.  Cortisone injection for carpal tunnel is an option.  Surgery is an option.

Question 4

does carpal tunnel syndrome mean i can't use the computer?

Accepted Answer

No: Absolutely not. You can still use a computer.  Your doctor, however, will teach you about special exercises to do, may prescribe a brace, or coach you on when to take breaks to mitigate the pain caused by the carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 5

when do i need to go the doctors with possible carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel: This is all dependent on how you feel. There are multiple treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, an unpredictable neurologic condition. Night splints, activity modification and injections are all conservative options, though surgical intervention may eventually be needed. An emg/nerve conduction study can help determine the severity of your cts.

Question 6

what can i do if my patient has carpal tunnel syndrome , which body parts are affected?

Accepted Answer

Hand or hands: Carpal tunnel is due to compression of median nerve at wrist inside a tunnel roofed by transverse carpal ligament.  Symptoms include pain, numbness, and weakness, and pts can be awakened at night from sleep.

Question 7

please help me! is it possible to have carpal tunnel syndrome from carrying a baby for months now?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: The median nerve that runs through the carpal tunnel suffers when subjected to abnormal pressures. One source of pressure can be swelling of tissues, including tendon linings in the carpal tunnel, during pregnancy. Good news: after delivery, symptoms typically resolve. The third trimester is the worst, and ordinarily a safer time to inject the wrist if needed to provide short term relief.

Question 8

what do you suggest if i have carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) i am loosing sleep due to the pain help?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal splinting: Start with nocturnal splinting. Avoid excessive repetitive motions. Use a mouse pad with wrist pillow. Get a good quality  ncv-emg if symptoms persist. If you meet criteria for cts release surgery (denervation of thenar muscles or cts that does not reposnd to conservative therapy see a surgeon who is experienced with this. You might just have an injection or more agressive physiotherapy.

Question 9

can i take motrin to help with my carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Of course you want to make sure you have a good liver and kidneys.  Inflammation causes swelling and swelling decrease the space that your already compromised median nerve has to move freely in the tunnel.  Therefore any medication which has the potential to reduce inflammation and swelling should also have the potential to reduce the symptoms.  Dr. J.

Question 10

how to tell the difference between tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Numbness and: Tingling is not typical of tendinitis but is of carpal tunnel.

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