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Continual Pain after Carpal Tunnel Surgery

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Stuart143
Stuart143

Hi,

My wife had Carpal Tunnel surgery nearly 4 weeks ago and is still suffering on going pain. Some of her symptoms have diminished but not the pain. She saw her surgeon two weeks after surgery and he was happy with the wound and has discharged her. Should be experiencing a reduction in pain by now? She has returned to work on a part time basis undertaking light duties but is really struggling with pain and fatigue. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

 Stuart

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  • stephanie_16260
    stephanie_16260 Stuart143

    Posted

    Thanks Stuart for the response I hope your wife feels better soon! Maybe I overworked it somehow without realizing.
  • jeremydpbland
    jeremydpbland Stuart143

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    It's impossible to tell without much more detail, just 'pain' is too vague. Some patients do get prolonged post-operative pain related to the surgery, some have pain related to the CTS before surgery which may or may not be relieved by surgery, partly depending on whether the operation was done correctly. There is a guide to assessing symptoms after surgery on carpal tunnel net and you can ask further questions in the forum there once you have an idea how to analyse the symptoms. Dr J Bland

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