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Wearing my carpel tunnel splint but the numbness n pain has worsen. now my entire arm is in pain n my wrist keeps popping n making cracking noises.
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Get a reevaluation: The crackling sound may b due 2 a worseningflexor ttendinitis which would also account 4 the increased symptoms.
Answered 8/25/2013
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Wrong splint?: If you are wearing the splint and you are getting popping or cracking noises in the wrist, then it is not likely immobilizing the wrist and not helping. Also, carpal tunnel doesn't cause popping or cracking in the wrist. If your numbness is getting worse, then best to have the hand evaluated by a hand surgeon and possibly tested with an emg/ncv study.
Answered 8/26/2013
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