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Need some medical advice, Doctors, nurses and other medical semi-pros of the OT
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:15 pm
Started a new job a few weeks ago and I'm using my hands a ton working 12 hour shifts. Both hands are numb and have tingling and moderate to severe pain going up my arm. Planning to go to whatever walk in clinic is open in Monroe today and see what the deal is, but I figure its probably carpal tunnel from what I've read online. What's the best treatment and how long am I screwed for? I can handle a good bit of pain but this shite is on another level
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:20 pm to LSU Tiger Jason
Sounds like those little fingers weren't prepared.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:21 pm to ColdTurkey
pinched nerve or/and a bulging disc
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:22 pm to ColdTurkey
Go to a real doctor as your first step. I’d suggest finding an Internal Medicine doctor who will give you a proper examination.
I’m not a doctor and I didn’t sleep in a Holiday Inn.
I just have common sense.
I’m not a doctor and I didn’t sleep in a Holiday Inn.
I just have common sense.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:24 pm to ColdTurkey
Go to a bone and joint doc. My kid just got diagnosed with carpal tunnel and right now it’s medication and wraps but if it doesn’t improve it could mean surgery.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:24 pm to LSU Tiger Jason
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Covid
Should I boof hydroxychloroquine or just take flintstone gummies?
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:26 pm to GoldenGuy
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It's called working.
I've worked since I was 16. This isn't called working, dickcheese.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:26 pm to ColdTurkey
Go somewhere and get some carpal tunnel splints. Most pharmacies will have these.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:26 pm to High C
26, turn 27 first week of September.
This post was edited on 8/29/20 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:28 pm to ColdTurkey
Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:31 pm to dyslexiateechur
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Go to a bone and joint doc. My kid just got diagnosed with carpal tunnel and right now it's medication and wraps but if it doesn't improve it could mean surgery.
This is my biggest fear, my mom had carpal tunnel stemming from over extending her hand during a fall and had to have surgery.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:31 pm to ColdTurkey
Which fingers? Is it both hands? What type of work?
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:33 pm to ColdTurkey
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just take flintstone gummies?
I find Fred's anger very off-putting.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:38 pm to ColdTurkey
are you sitting with your arms bent? Sounds like possible ulnar nerve.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:40 pm to ColdTurkey
Could be pinched nerve in the wrist (carpal tunnel) or in the back of your elbow where your "Funny bone" is (cubital tunnel) or in your spine.
Try icing these areas to reduce swelling and see if you can find the problem area. If it's your back it's probably close to your shoulder blades. If it's wrist or elbow you can wear a brace while you sleep to keep that joint straightened.
I've had this before and it sucks because it would wake me up in the night with a burning or numb or freezing sensation in my hand.
Don't ignore it because nerve damage can become permanent if left unchecked.
I'm not a doctor just experienced the same symptoms and I'm good at research
Try icing these areas to reduce swelling and see if you can find the problem area. If it's your back it's probably close to your shoulder blades. If it's wrist or elbow you can wear a brace while you sleep to keep that joint straightened.
I've had this before and it sucks because it would wake me up in the night with a burning or numb or freezing sensation in my hand.
Don't ignore it because nerve damage can become permanent if left unchecked.
I'm not a doctor just experienced the same symptoms and I'm good at research
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:41 pm to SemperFiDawg
Ring, middle, index and thumb in both hands and operator's assistant at a mill.
Posted on 8/29/20 at 3:44 pm to ColdTurkey
I had surgery for carpal tunnel in January. There wasn't much pain after surgery and I was able to use the hand from the beginning. I just had to limit lifting for a couple of months with that arm. No physical therapy was required. I also had ulnar entrapment surgery on the same arm at the same time.
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