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Carpal Tunnel surgery....I have to make a decision??

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louise12345
louise12345

I have had a nerve conduction test about 4weeks ago and have been told today that i have Carpal Tunnel. My doctor is going to refer me to the hospital for surgery, is there any questions i should ask when i get to see the consultant? I do not know much about it, ihave it in my right hand, i am abit worried after reading some of these stories on this forum. Is there anyone who surgery has worked for?

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  • terri1960
    terri1960 louise12345

    Posted

    I'm going for a consult on Thursday for surgery in my dominant hand. Anyone have comments on recovery time and how long you were off work? 

    Thanks. Also questions to ask surgeon? 

    • marlene21102
      marlene21102 terri1960

      Posted

      Terri ,best thing I had done after suffering YEARS with carpal tunnel ( cause years of knitting ) had it done 6/7 yrs ago now , why did I wait so long ? Stupid me putting up with that pain in early hours of every morning ,plus during day when over use of hands I paid for it dearly . 

         Go for it ,won't regret it . They do that op regularly ,no questions need asking I sure didn't have any . The sheer relief honest your be glad you had it done . They take good care of you . It's just a day at hospital . 

  • carpatunnel
    carpatunnel louise12345

    Posted

    Hi Louise,

     I had carpal tunnel a few years back, and managed to overcome it by strengthing my extensor muscles in my hand. I had carpal tunnel for 5 years, and easily overcame it with the exercises if you want more info you can message me.

  • carpatunnel
    carpatunnel louise12345

    Posted

    Hi Louise,

     I had carpal tunnel a few years back, and managed to overcome it by strengthing my extensor muscles in my hand. I had carpal tunnel for 5 years, and easily overcame it with the exercises if you want more info you can message me.

  • judith123
    judith123 louise12345

    Posted

    I would like information about the excercises please.  My nerve conduction tests were negative for carpal tunnel but the doctor still says that is what I have.  Apparantly the tests are not 100% accurate.  I wear splints at night and don't want to have surgery.

  • ron30683
    ron30683 louise12345

    Posted

    hey CTS if done correctly would be most benefisal.  Although I feel that as soon as cast removed you should enter into some type of Occupational therepy. If you dont start moving them things get stiff and painful real soon
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