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Tried the brace; no luck. what can help carpal tunnel besides cortisone shots or surgery?
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Possibilities: Would rate the following about 35% effective, but might be tried: Pyridoxine phosphate 100 mg twice daily for 6 weeks, with an added anti-inflammatory med such as Naproxen Sodium 375 mg thrice daily.
Answered 1/16/2015
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