carpal tunnel surgery post op

Well I had a disc replaced in my neck, cubital and carpal tunnel release in my left elbow and hand.... A year later I still pain. Especially the wrist, elbow and shoulder. There are even days when the left side of my neck is so stiff my ear hurts. I was off work 8 months and went back as a sitter. Still I have some turning and adls to do with certain patients, and I'm paying for it. My right hand is also affected and the muscle cramps are sometimes unbearable but I'm not gone do any surgery. Sometimes I wonder why I did it on the left arm because I'm still in pain. Paining as I write this.

Hi Pam . I understand how you feel. . I had my carpal tunnel surgery did in November of last year. .it will be 3 mos for me around the 10 of this month .. ( February, 10th.) .. I also have sever pain in my Left had also the one I use to write with and everything else. . My grip is very weak in MAJOR HAND.. I HAVE NUMBER IN TIPS OF MY FINGER S AND .. I HAVE BAD SCAR TiSSuE AND THE AREA IS VERY SENSITIVE to almost everything. . I still can't make a fist with out pain .. write .. or carry much in it.. I'm so frustrated. . I will be going back to surgeon in about a week and a half and I PLAN. . On getting some answers. . ..Please go have your Pocd.. to send u to someone else. . I wish I had

Hello. I had my dominate hand done 11 days ago.

I have a poor grip also. I'm a hairstylist and there's no way I could work right now. My thumb is achy and the outside of my hand feels like u hit a brick wall. I'm still icing it.

I am sorry u r still having problems this long after surgery

Hi Pamela - I had my first carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand (R) about 15 years ago. I had no problems with that one, healed great, of course some pain, but I worked in an office at the time. I just had the (L) done 5 weeks ago, I no longer work as I am disabled, but I still help my elderly mother, do housework as possible, blah, blah. I was told after surgery to star2using it slowly and maybe get one oh those squishy street balls to work out with it. Well, my dishwasher broke so it gets enough exercise. What I don't like is that it has woke me up, or kept me from sleeping with such pain I need to ice it. I also still have a lot of numbness and my thumb and pointer finger do not move correctly. I cannot grab, hold or grip things normal. I have tried calling the doc, but missed him twice. I'm going to try again Monday. I guess it was so easy the first time, being younger may have helped. I hope it just takes time for everything to come back to normal! I wish you the best definitely!

Hi Pamela - I had my first carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand (R) about 15 years ago. I had no problems that one, healed great, of course some pain, but I worked in an office at the time. I just had the (L) done 5 weeks ago, I no longer work as I am disabled, but I still help my elderly mother, do housework as possible, blah, blah. I was told after surgery to star2using it slowly and maybe get one oh those squishy street balls to work out with it. Well, my dishwasher broke so it gets enough exercise. What I don't like is that it has woke me up, or kept me from sleeping with such pain I need to ice it. I also still have a lot of numbness and my thumb and pointer finger do not move correctly. I cannot grab, hold or grip things normal. I have tried calling the doc, but missed him twice. I'm going to try again Monday. I guess it was so easy the first time, being younger may have helped. I hope it just takes time for everything to come back to normal! I wish you the best definitely!

Hi Pamela - I had my first carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand (R) about 15 years ago. I had no problems that one, healed great, of course some pain, but I worked in an office at the time. I just had the (L) done 5 weeks ago, I no longer work as I am disabled, but I still help my elderly mother, do housework as possible, blah, blah. I was told after surgery to star2using it slowly and maybe get one oh those squishy street balls to work out with it. Well, my dishwasher broke so it gets enough exercise. What I don't like is that it has woke me up, or kept me from sleeping with such pain I need to ice it. I also still have a lot of numbness and my thumb and pointer finger do not move correctly. I cannot grab, hold or grip things normal. I have tried calling the doc, but missed him twice. I'm going to try again Monday. I guess it was so easy the first time, being younger may have helped. I hope it just takes time for everything to come back to normal! I wish you the best definitely!

Had the same surgery on the 22nd of February, same situation, I am delaying the left hand an will stay out of work

I just had bilateral carpel tunnel surgury on Friday February 24th right after I woke up I've been exercising my fingers and even ok at the toilet alone . day 2 bulky wrap came off and continue with more finger range of motion exercise, lots of elevation and ice. I'm not pulling or pushing or twisting. But I am very pleased with my outcome. I am not even wearing splints at night...per Dr. Orders.

So I couldn't imagine holing your fingers still for so long.. hope your recovery has gone good

I had carpal tunnel surgery 5 weeks ago. My thumb is numb and hard and the pain is beyond excruciating to the point where I'm trying to find a doctor to amputate my thumb. Anyone else have this? My thumb was not numb constantly before the surgery.

Hi im just gone 4 weeks post op and do the same job .... ive just been signed off for nother 4 weeks ... same as u not given any post op excersises to do im waiting on physio to send me an appoinment ..

Im on the carpal tunnel page on facebook it is very helpfull lots of good advice may be worth going on there with your questions

I had my left one done 12 weeks ago, it healed quickly and I rubbed the scar with E45 cream several times a day, as vigorously as I could. I also began to use the hand as much and as hard as I could, maybe not for everyone but it is now pretty strong. Still have some numbness, was told that will take several months to improve, and the scar is sometimes sensitive to touch, but overall a good result. I think to use the hand as much and as early as you can helped the healing process, but you do have to accept some aching and slight swelling along the way. Good luck

Hi,

I'm actually on my way to get the surgery done for the first time On my dominant hand. You mentioned a Facebook page and I was wondering if i could join it. I'm nervous and trying to not be.

Thank you!