I have pain where the pulse is at the wrist is that a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 1

I have pain where the pulse is at the wrist. is that a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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May be: May be you need examination to find out cause of your pain.

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Ganglion Cyst: This can be a ganglion cyst, which is a fluid filled sac that comes from the wrist joint. You can try a wrist brace, ice and over-the-counter anti-in... Read More

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Doesn't sound like: This doesn't sound like it. It may be more of a ganglion, or arthrits. Or an old fracture, tendonitis, etc.

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Question 2

Cold. i also sometimes get this light, achy pain in my wrist. is it possible that i have carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Usually tingling: That's not a typical presentation. Carpal tunnel surgery is a compression of the median nerve at the wrist so symptoms involve that nerve and specific... Read More

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Question 3

I have wrist and elbow pain; is this carpal tunnel syndrome?

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No: Carpal tunnel pain is usually an electrical shock or shooting pain in the hand from movement in the wrist. One of the tests is to tap on the wrist to... Read More

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No: Carpal tunnel syndrome is due to compression of one of the main nerves to your hand. Most people feel numbness in several fingers of the hand (the rin... Read More

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Question 4

My wrist clicks every time i move it up and down. is this carpal tunnel syndrome?

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No: Carpal tunnel symptoms include wrist pain and tingling in the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring finger. Wrist clicking may be from your tendon... Read More

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Question 5

Is there any other wrist condition that mimics the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Repetitiv strain rsi: Repetitive strain injury is an overuse syndrome---also tendinitis can give similar symptoms.

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Question 6

Are thin wrists, and long thin hands on a male a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome or something else?

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Not carpal tunnel: First off the description is of physical characteristics which is something distinct from symptoms. Symptoms of carpal tunnel would typically be relat... Read More

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Question 7

Can wrist curls using dumbbells contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome? trying to build up my forearms.

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Potential: It does have the potential to aggravate précis ting carpal tunnel syndrome, and may contribute to causing it as well. That is not to say you should ... Read More

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Question 8

Is there any home remedies to treat carpal tunnel syndrome? my right wrist keeps randomly stinging me?

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You could wear a soft wrist splint designed for carpal tunnel patients. Get one at a medical equipment store. Try avoiding continual wrist-hand activi... Read More

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Question 9

I have bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and every morning when i wake up and stretch my wrists and hands basically crackle. is this from the cts?

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Hard to say?: Think of it this way, whatever it is that is causing the 'crackle' may be the same thing causing the carpal tunnel. If clinically relevant, I do scre... Read More

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Question 10

Does carpal tunnel syndrome effect other joints than the wrist?

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Tarsal tunnel: There is a similar condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome in the foot. There the posterior tibial nerve (running behind the leg and ankle) is compre... Read More

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I have pain where the pulse is at the wrist is that a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome