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I had bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery, I have been off work for over 7 months due to total l

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Ladyrue
Ladyrue

I had my first surgery in May the second one in July. I have been in therapy for since August for strengthen, but have not made any progress. My grip has decrease and my strength in both hands. I developed a small cyst in one of my wrist. Now my pinkie and ring finger go numb on both hands. Doctor says it is cubit tunnel sydrome. My hands and forearm will aches so bad at times , that I can't use my hands at all. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE THIS AFTER HAVING CTS SURGERY.

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  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Ladyrue

    Posted

    I would find a new surgeon and request a second opinion...big warm hug
    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname Ladyrue

      Posted

      any time....if you know something is wonky,it is always a good thing to seek a second opinion...
  • lucynewas
    lucynewas Ladyrue

    Posted

    Have you been referred to Occupational Health?  I am really surprised that there aren't any alternative duties you could do?  Either part-time or in a different role perhaps?

    • Ladyrue
      Ladyrue lucynewas

      Posted

      Yeah.. I am still having a lot of nerve issues... Thank for your reply.. Have a wonderful holiday..
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Ladyrue

    Posted

    I wonder if the problem was the ulnar nerve where it passes through the elbow.
    • Ladyrue
      Ladyrue ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Yea.. It is the ulnar nerve .. My doctor ran test and both arms show cubital that it is compressed in the elbow. I have surgery on the right one in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your reply.. Have a wonderful Holiday..
    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname Ladyrue

      Posted

      I have had both elbows released and it was an immediate relief.

      Hope it is immediate relief for you.

      hugs

    • Ladyrue
      Ladyrue ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Glad to hear.. Because I will mostly have the other one done in new year.. Pray I have the same results.. Thanks...😁

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname Ladyrue

    Posted

    it is so minimally invasive, soft tissue, couple of stitches, maybe both together....
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