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why am I still having stabbing pain and weakness after carpal tunnel surgery

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sharon227
sharon227

Clumsiness, weakness, and pain. Can't clean houseand I'm still not able to return to work. Dr said it's going to be a while before pain leaves. I've been going through a lot of pain before wc even approved the surgery. Im just depressed over the whole situation.

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  • big_ant
    big_ant

    Posted

    I had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands 9 months ago, may of 2012....i still have the same issues..doctor said the surgery isnt a 100% guarantee...he was right about that part! However now the doctors say it can be from the nerve in elbow that has the same symptoms u get from carpal tunnel nerve pressure.....i tested for severe carpal tunnel, and now he says its the nerves in my elbows or my neck....ask ur doctor about your elbow nerves being compressed....hope this helps you! Lotsa luck...

  • linda94522
    linda94522

    Posted

    Hi Sharon Just wondering how things worked out for you. Are you better now and how long did it take you to recover. I have just joined this forum and am in a discussion with Louise which you can see above we are both facing the prospect of surgery.
  • cacran
    cacran

    Posted

    I had Carpal Tunnel operation in my right hand last April and my left hand a couple of weeks ago. The

    second operation seems to have gone better than the first. My right hand is very stiff. It feels very clumsy and my fingers are not as sensitive at the ends as they used to be. The surgeon said that it may be all I can

    expect. I hope the left hand continues to be better than the right. I get a bit depressed about it as I love

    gardening and crafts. I don't seem to have much strength. I cannot open bottles and cans, pick up heavy

    pans, etc. I had to have the operations as I was in extreme discomfort . I just wished the outcome had been better.

  • sue54399
    sue54399

    Posted

    Hi Sharon and others

    I had an op on my left hand for carpal tunnel in September 2013. Thankfully it was successful, however, I sometimes get stabbing pains. It was a long time before I could big my shopping up with my left hand and sometimes I get pins and needles. Buy hey, its' only 8 months. I agree with 'big ant', sometimes these things come from the neck and elbow. I happen to go to the gym every day and then swim afterwards. I do think these things help enormously and my hand is steadily getting stronger. Make sure you get a good assessment at the gym before exercising though, otherwise more damage could be done. Can I suggest a massage on your neck arm and all over in fact. These things are wonderful and uplifting as well. Lastly, my

    surgeon made a comment. I also had CT in my right hand by milder. He said, it's very odd, but once you have had one hand done, the other one seems to disappear!! Oddly, it has. See a physiotherapist as well. All these things can help. The surgeon also said, you must exercise it every day as this will improve

    durability. Good luck Sharon. Follow it up on Youtube, you would be surprised what you can learn from

    there.

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