A member asked:

Is carpal tunnel cureable if i had it my whole life? it's not severe but bad at times and had since i was like 10. will it be like this forever?

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Carpal tunnel: Carpal tunnel syndrome is curable. Numbness and tingling in the hand that wakes you up at night is a complaint in over 95% of people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist splints and elbow guards can help at night. Neuropathic medicine and compound cream will reduce the numbness and tingling too. An electromyogram and nerve conduction study will confirm the diagnosis.

Answered 12/9/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Carpal tunnel is: Associated with altered sensation in the thumb, index, middle and part of the ring. It can affect the muscles of the thumb. Symtpoms can be intermittent, occasional or severe and long standing. Testing such as a nerve study/emg is often used to aid diagnosis and gauge severity. Treatment can range from splinting to injectons and even surgery.A very common disorder; many function well despite it.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Dr. Eric Chiang answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It is definitely : Treatable majority of the time with medicine, wrist splint, injection, or surgery. The prognosis depend on how you take care your wrist and avoid certain task that require repetitive use of your wrist.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Can you cure carpal tunnel syndrome with splint?

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