carpal tunnel and surgery

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My wrist is getting so painfull and have just ignored it for a while now but i cant even put weight on that arm when doing pilates. Been puting it off as dont want to stop work. I clean houses so could someone Please tell me if it does really take 6 weeks as i have been told to get over it or would i still be able to work sooner. Thank you

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    Hi, im an electrician and it went

    back to work too soon. i would say it takes 2 months for a good recovery but it will still be sore for a bit longer. Its been worth the surgery and recovery.

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    I had my right wrist done May 7 /18 and my left one done JUNE 21/18 , It takes up to 6 weeks to heal completely , but i was back at work with in 4 days. I do computer work and contract clean for a living . it was great to feel my fingers again . just Becareful how you get yourself out if chairs .

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