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carpal tunnel correction surgery - anyone had it?
Posted on 12/20/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 12/20/17 at 12:56 pm
I’ve grown tired of numb fingertips and I seriously considering it.
Pros/cons? Horror stories?
Pros/cons? Horror stories?
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Posted on 12/20/17 at 12:57 pm to Tempratt
Friend of mine had it. Extreme pain for couple months after and then all symptoms returned. Not kidding. 
ps - perhaps he was butchered by a quack.
ps - perhaps he was butchered by a quack.
This post was edited on 12/20/17 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:00 pm to The Mick
Well damn.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:01 pm to Tempratt
Make sure you have a reputable surgeon with proven results. I've heard stories of both good and bad results.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:06 pm to Tempratt
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I’ve grown tired of numb fingertips and I seriously considering it.
Pros/cons? Horror stories?
Bi-Lateral?
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:10 pm to Tempratt
Did nobody tell you to switch arms every once in a while. I think we even covered that in health class.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:11 pm to OysterPoBoy
I don't get it.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:12 pm to Tempratt
I was diagnosed and fixed it with trigger point therapy (self massage with tools) to my traps, scalenes, and forearms.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:16 pm to Tempratt
Try OT
Posted on 12/20/17 at 2:26 pm to Tempratt
Quit masturbating so much
Posted on 12/20/17 at 2:59 pm to Tempratt
Wife just had her 2nd hand done, first was done about 3 months ago. She said the results were immediate, although it does stay sore a few weeks.
Her only side effect was a lump of scar tissue on her wrist.
Her only side effect was a lump of scar tissue on her wrist.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:04 pm to Tempratt
I had it done about 10 years ago and don't regret it at all. Just make sure you use a hand surgeon.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:20 pm to Tempratt
wife had it. hand was useless for a month, sore for a couple more weeks, but it is good as new now. would definitely recommend it. ct will only get worse, and correction should be one and done deal.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:38 pm to Tempratt
I had it done on my left wrist in April and haven't had any trouble since. My fingers were still numb for a couple of days after the surgery but it went away. I was off of work for 5 weeks. During that time the incision was a little sore and I had to be careful about putting too much pressure or weight on it but you learn real quick what you should and should not do. It took about 6 months before I felt comfortable doing a push up but now it's great. Doc said it was pretty bad, I actually skipped getting nerve tests done before the surgery because I was just ready for the pain, tingling, and numbness to go away.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:42 pm to The Mick
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Friend of mine had it. Extreme pain for couple months after and then all symptoms returned. Not kidding.
Same story for my wife.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:43 pm to Tempratt
Friend of mine had it and very happy. Having it on other hand soon.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:49 pm to Tempratt
I had both hands done (one at a time) roughly fifteen years ago. It was a very good move, and really was not a complicated procedure. I was glad to do it as I was getting to the point that I could not even hold a pen in my hand to write a check. Absolutely no problems from that point on whatsoever. I heard the pros and cons, but decided that if I wanted to change my status, I needed to do something. There were tremendously more pros than cons. Part of the thing that a lot of people try to get out of is the Occupational Therapy that follows, which is not long at all, but necessary. Otherwise, I could see how things might not work out as well.
Posted on 12/20/17 at 4:00 pm to Tempratt
Had it done in February. My chief complaint is wholly alleviated (waking at night with severe pain from elbow to hand). Very glad I did it.
It is taking longer than expected for the nerve endings to heal, but they are getting there. For 6-8 months, my hand felt like a dough ball, but it is getting markedly more flexible and stronger in recent weeks/months.
I would do it again in a minute.
ETA: I am 54 years old, and I am sure that has something to do with the speed of healing.
It is taking longer than expected for the nerve endings to heal, but they are getting there. For 6-8 months, my hand felt like a dough ball, but it is getting markedly more flexible and stronger in recent weeks/months.
I would do it again in a minute.
ETA: I am 54 years old, and I am sure that has something to do with the speed of healing.
This post was edited on 12/20/17 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 12/20/17 at 4:13 pm to LSUfan20005
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self massage with tools
Go on..
Posted on 12/20/17 at 4:37 pm to Tempratt
I’m sure there is some type of therapy/diet that would help with correction.
That’s the route I’d take.
Edit: b6, bromelin, magnesium, fatty acids, exercise, and stretching would seem to be cheaper than a copay for a visit to a dr. Try them out, it might work.
That’s the route I’d take.
Edit: b6, bromelin, magnesium, fatty acids, exercise, and stretching would seem to be cheaper than a copay for a visit to a dr. Try them out, it might work.
This post was edited on 12/20/17 at 4:42 pm
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