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Posted by Maxime on December 19, 2010, at 12:43:50
I have, I believe to be, carpel tunnel in my right hand. It's so bad that sometimes the pain shoots my arm. My fingers are always numb and my thumb hurts like, like, ... beeeeeeeeeeep.
Should I just buy one of those braces, or should I see my doctor first?
It's starting in my left hand but NOT NEARLY as bad.
I don't know what is worse, the constant tingle and numbness or the pain.
Posted by obsidian on December 19, 2010, at 20:34:10
In reply to What do I do about carpel tunnel?, posted by Maxime on December 19, 2010, at 12:43:50
well, I'd say see your doc of course
I will say that for me, when it flares up, I can wear the wrist brace for a while (keeps my wrist from bending and moving around a lot) and then it will go away...
just my experience though
good luck,
sid
Posted by Maxime on December 19, 2010, at 20:40:40
In reply to Re: What do I do about carpel tunnel? » Maxime, posted by obsidian on December 19, 2010, at 20:34:10
> well, I'd say see your doc of course
> I will say that for me, when it flares up, I can wear the wrist brace for a while (keeps my wrist from bending and moving around a lot) and then it will go away...
> just my experience though
> good luck,
> sidThanks Sid, my job is teaching computers and I use the computer for academic research etc. so I am not surprised that I have trouble now.
Will try to get an appt. with my doctor before I have to go back to work because I can't miss ANY work.
Posted by gardenergirl on December 20, 2010, at 13:22:06
In reply to What do I do about carpel tunnel?, posted by Maxime on December 19, 2010, at 12:43:50
Hi maxime,
I used to work with folks with carpal tunnel, and we always recommended these series of stretches. http://www.livestrong.com/article/308069-nerve-gliding-exercises-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/I actually made a video of it on my old phone. If I can find it, I'll email it to you. Also, I replied to your babblemail via email, fyi.
About the brace, they can help. Make sure that after wearing it for an hour or so, you take it off and check for pressure areas that can cause blisters, etc. You don't want to get skin breakdown from a poorly fitting brace. Also, we used to put them on the floor and step on them to flatten them out a bit so that your wrist is more in a straight up and down position versus the slightly cocked back position the brace is set for.
hope this helps,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on December 20, 2010, at 13:23:40
In reply to Re: What do I do about carpel tunnel? » Maxime, posted by gardenergirl on December 20, 2010, at 13:22:06
These are good, too, just don't over-do. Ha, a little poem for you! ;)
http://www.handhealthresources.com/Solutions%20Pages/Exercises.htm
Posted by Maxime on December 20, 2010, at 15:54:06
In reply to Re: What do I do about carpel tunnel? » Maxime, posted by gardenergirl on December 20, 2010, at 13:22:06
> Hi maxime,
> I used to work with folks with carpal tunnel, and we always recommended these series of stretches. http://www.livestrong.com/article/308069-nerve-gliding-exercises-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/
>
> I actually made a video of it on my old phone. If I can find it, I'll email it to you. Also, I replied to your babblemail via email, fyi.
>
> About the brace, they can help. Make sure that after wearing it for an hour or so, you take it off and check for pressure areas that can cause blisters, etc. You don't want to get skin breakdown from a poorly fitting brace. Also, we used to put them on the floor and step on them to flatten them out a bit so that your wrist is more in a straight up and down position versus the slightly cocked back position the brace is set for.
>
> hope this helps,
>
> ggWow, it helps so much! I will do the stretches for sure because I know things like that can help.
I am reluctant to buy a brace from the pharmacy. I would prefer if my doctor would prescribe one. I know they are much, much expensive when prescribed (because I would go to a specialty store) but they usually fit better.
And tip about stepping on them makes a lot of sense.
THANK YOU!
Posted by Maxime on December 28, 2010, at 20:58:37
In reply to Re: What do I do about carpel tunnel? » gardenergirl, posted by Maxime on December 20, 2010, at 15:54:06
My doctor's office has been closed this week. I really want to see her before I return to work because I can't take time off from work.
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