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Post op CTS surgery 7 months ago, still pain and tingling, what should I do? any suggestions?

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darlene56778
darlene56778

I had CTS surgery on my left hand three years ago and recovery went well! To date, I have not had any problems with the left hand!  However, I had CTS on my right hand in June 2015 and it became infected.  After a couple of months it was doing pretty good!  In October 2015, I started experiencing painful tingling sensations, pain in forearm, elbow, shoulder moreso than before surgery.  Currently, when I type, write, or just do nothing, the tingling pain will cause me to stop typing or writing which is 95% of my job.  My hand surgeon told me in October that it takes one year to heal correctly.  I don't know if I should wait until June 2016 or seek medical attention.  Please advise!!!

Thank you,

Darlene

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  • glenn06752
    glenn06752 darlene56778

    Posted

    Hi Darlene, like you I had bi lateral CTS and one hand seemed to heal better than the other. My complete recovery took just about 6 months. I'm imagining with the infection, that stalled the recovery to come as quickly as your other hand. 

    You might want to get a second opinion if you feel uncomfortable with what your surgeon is telling you. Like you, I have developed other problems with both my hands since my surgery, most likely unrelated, such as trigger finger and arthritis in my finger joints. I'm older and certainly understand my age plays a big factor in bones, joints and muscles.

    I hope you have a complete recovery soon. Good Luck!

    Glenn

    • darlene56778
      darlene56778 glenn06752

      Posted

      Hi Glenn,

      Thank you for your opinion.....that also came to my mind. I also had the trigger thumb on the left hand and they did the surgery for trigger thumb and carpal tunnel at the same time.  However, the left hand healed in about 3 to 5 months.  Thank you for sharing!  I appreciate your suggestion! 

      I hope you find  more comfort in your hands as well!

      Darlene biggrin

  • jeremydpbland
    jeremydpbland darlene56778

    Posted

    If it feels worse now than it did a couple of months back then that is not really the pattern of agradually resolving, slow to recover, CTS so you need a diagnosis for what is causing the current symptoms. Go see a doctor. Dr J Bland
    • darlene56778
      darlene56778 jeremydpbland

      Posted

      Hi Jeremy,

      I appreciate your suggestion and advice.  I agree with you.......I am seriously considering seeking another medical evaluation from a different doctor because it may be something else that is adding to my discomfort.   

      Thank you,

      Darlene biggrin

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