A member asked:

My wife has carpal tunnel in both wrists and is getting quite numb?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Otto Placik answered

See a hand surgeon: Get a full evaluation for causes as well as possible treatments ( non-surgical and surgical).

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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See a hand surgeon: Early carpal tunnel syndrome is easily treatable, either with splinting or a simple operation. Longstanding or severe median nerve compression can cause permanent numbness, pain and weakness. Get it checked out.

Answered 4/5/2012

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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Time to see the doc: The longer she stays numb the more difficult it can be for the nerve to recover. Get her in to see the hand specialist.

Answered 4/12/2012

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A member asked:

My wife has carpal tunnel in both wrists and is getting quite numb?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Schomberg-Klaiss and another doctor agreed

Dr. Barry Press answered

Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

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