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Carpal Tunnel Post Op 3 Days

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debradee918
debradee918

I am 3 Days post op and in severe pain! Not only from my hand but also in my elbow, so much so I went in today to see my dr. My hand is very swollen. My drs response when I told him the pain med he gave me wasn't beginning to relieve my pain. He informed me Tylonol #3 should be suficient. I think he is nuts! I also would like to know if anyone has horrible pain in their elbow , arm , an wrist. This is horrific achey throbbing pain. Please let me hear from anyone with any answers. Thank you

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  • Ram2645
    Ram2645 debradee918

    Posted

    You may want to speak to your pharmacist about taking ibuprofin with the Tylenol 3....or ibuprofen along with Tylenol extra strength. Ibuprofen is an anti-onflammatory. Inflammation causes pain. Also...are you icing the hand and keeping it raised? This again is to control infammation. Hope the pain eases for you soon.
  • danielle8711
    danielle8711 debradee918

    Posted

    Personally I would contact the hospital where you had the surgery....I have pain in my elbows but that's because I also have ulnar nerve problems and that will be my next operation. Remember to keep your arm elevated as much as poss...I know it's hard....were you provided with a sling? I found mine really helped post op! Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!  
    • Du145
      Du145 danielle8711

      Posted

      Hi .i had 2nd op Monday and 5 days I am still in pain and right up to elbow is black.i would not be to worried as I had 1st hand done 4 weeks ago and I felt the same but this time around I knew what to expect .even after 4 weeks I can't lift a kettle if it's full but every day gets better .
    • danielle8711
      danielle8711 Du145

      Posted

      Black as in bruised??? I had no bruising apart from a tiny bit around my wrist....
    • Du145
      Du145 danielle8711

      Posted

      I know 1st hand I had bruising on palm only but this time nursing as in black on palm and right up arm on inner side .sugeon did say I would be bruised so I took it as normal 
    • danielle8711
      danielle8711 Du145

      Posted

      You being that bruised has shocked me! Defo elevate and if your not any better by monday I would ring the ward where you had the surgery and ask for advice..
  • joann63715
    joann63715 debradee918

    Posted

    I think you should elavate your hand and try ice packs.  I don't know about the pain  in the elbow Sorry
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