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Is It Normal For My Fingers To Feel Numb After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
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Is it normal for my fingers to feel numb after carpal tunnel surgery?
Yes: Give it time to heal. This can improve with time. ...Read more
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Definition)
When the medial nerve that travels through a small space in your wrist (called the carpal tunne) is injured, resulting in pain, numbness, and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side ...Read more
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Is it normal for my fingers to be numb and hot after carpal tunnel surgery?
These are signs : Of nerve inflammation which is common after this type of injury. It should resolve in a few days but may even take weeks. Talk to your surgeon. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have tingling in my hands after carpal tunnel surgery?
Tingling after CTR: Very normal to have tingling after carpal tunnel surgery! it usually represents swelling in the immediate area of the nerve. Elevate the hands whenever possible and as the swelling decreases, so should the tingling! best of luck! ...Read more
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Is it normal for your index finger to swell and hurt 6 months after carpal tunnel surgery?
No: Time to get that checked out. Hard to say what is wrong without an exam. It may not be related to the cts. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have swollen fingers after carpal tunnel release surgery?
For a while: Yes, postoperative swelling is to be expected. Elevate your arm/hand and keep salt intake to a minimum. Use a cold pack in the first couple days. Begin therapy or exercises as advised by your surgeon. Swelling should be minimal by the time you get stitches/staples out. If not, make sure you notify your surgeon. ...Read more
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Is it okay to have swelling in my fingers after carpal tunnel release surgery?
Yes: Finger swelling is normal after carpal tunnel surgery. However, if you just had the surgery and have quite a bit of pain or numbness, you need to make sure your dressings are not too tight. Your hand surgeon can check this for you. Swelling should improve with time. Make sure you have been shown proper finger exercises and stretches to do after your surgery as these can all help with the swelling. ...Read more
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Is it normal for my middle, ring and little finger to be numb and claw like 4 weeks after carpal tunnel operation?
Not at all.: Your described symptoms are not normal for a patient recovering from carpal tunnel surgery. In addition, finger tendinitis with flexion deformity occurs in a small but significant number of patients after surgery. Make an appointment and go back to see your Doctor for further evaluation. ...Read more
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Is it normal after carpel tunnel surgery to have a swollen hand/extremities with little feeling?
Not Abnormal: That is not the most common course of pos op carpal tunnel surgery, but it happens occassionally. You will need closer follow up and may need ot hand therapy. ...Read more
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I have very cold fingers 1week after carpal tunnel release surgery. Is this normal?
Not really: If you already had very cold fingers before surgery, then this may not be a problem. But if this has occurred since the surgery, then you need to go back to your Doctor for an evaluation. ...Read more
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Is it okay for my hand to be really swollen after ulnar nerve transposition?
Not really: Swelling from your elbow area surgery will migrate down to your hand. A little is ok, but it should not be severe. What also may happen is a tight wrapping around the elbow can make the hand get swollen. Either way, it's not good to have a swollen hand. It needs to get worked out. See your surgeon. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have numbness and pain in your hand and fingers 3 months after carpal tunnel surgery and ulnar release?
Not uncommon: It is not uncommon for the numbness and tingling caused by cubical and carpal tunnel syndrome to persist for some time following surgery. In addition, scar senlsitivity is common following these surgeries. However, your symptoms should be improved from prior to surgery. Consult with your surgeon regarding timeline for recovery and possibility of therapy for scar massage/desensitization. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have swelling and numbness after having carpal tunnel surgery a month ago?
Yes: Hand swelling is common after a carpal tunnel release. Take it easy on the hand for a few weeks and the swelling should resolve. I tell my patients to give the hand a chance to heal. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have pain in upper arm after carpal tunnel open surgery?
No: Pain under the arm after carpal tunnel surgery is abnormal. Although it can be related, it is most likely due to something completely unrelated. See your doctor for an evaluation. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have pins and needles after hand surgery?
Yes: It's quite common. If they persist, talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Had carpal release surgery. BUT now my pinky up to my elbow is extremely painful. Did carpal tunnel surgery not help? Why am I still in pain?
Cubital tunnel: Numbness in the pinky and ring fingers indicates a nerve compression higher up in the arm most likely from the elbow. Carpal tunnel surgery addresses the nerve that gives sensation to the thumb index and middle fingers. Cubital tunnel syndrome causes compression to the ulnar nerve at the elbow and can lead to numbness and pain in the pinky. Am examination and nerve tests are needed to confirm ...Read more
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Why is it that my carpal tunnel is worse after surgery?
First, what is worse: Is it the numbness and tingling. Is it pain or stiffness? There are times when during the surgery increase pressure or contact occurs with the nerve this is especially true in more severe cases. There are other times where full blown numbness pre-op turns into dysethesia or painful tingling which may mean an "improvement" in nerve transmission even if it feels worse as before you felt nothing. ...Read more
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Some delicate tingling in all fingers after carpal tunnel surgery (2 days ago) is normal or should I to be worried?
Normal: Usually the result of nerve irritation or inflammation as the result of the surgical procedure, particularly considering that this involves both median and ulnar nerve distributions. If persists consult your surgeon. ...Read more
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Is it okay to have a swollen hand/extremities with little to no feeling after carpel tunnel surgery?
Maybe: Given your symtoms i would normally be concern but without more info it is hard to say. Make sure your surgeon knows these complaints. Did you have numbness prior to surgery? Diabeties? ...Read more
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Is it normal to still have swelling and wrist pain 2 1/2 months after carpal tunnel surgery?
Not really: It would be wise to have your surgeon take a look at it. You may need some occupational therapy. ...Read more
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I had trigger thumb and carpal tunnel surgery on March 17, 2015. I still have numbness,tingling, tightness,sensitivity,is this normal ?
Yes: It takes time for the inflamed tissue to heal both from where the surgery was done and from around the nerve that was injured. Then it will take time for the nerve itself to heal. I just had this discussion with my hand surgeon. The nerve heals approximately 1-2 mm a day not counting the first month after surgery. Give it time. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answerCarpal Tunnel Surgery (Definition)
Carpal tunnel is when the median nerve gets pinched at the level of the wrist. This "pinching" is done by the transverse carpal ligament which is longitudinally split during surgery. This can be ...Read more
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