Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions

Subject: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,The Doer of Things
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 08:36 PM

Alas, my Lady, the Goer of Places, has today been diagnosed with CTS. She has suffered greatly.

Do any of the Mudcat members have this affliction? How do you cope? Do any of you employ holistic or homeopathic remedies? Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,

The Doer of Things

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Zebedee
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 08:43 PM

You may already be aware of it, but if not this site might be an informative starting point.

Ed

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Charcloth
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 09:55 PM

A medical massage therapist can do wonders for CTS. But Simple stretching exercises can make a drastic difference. I had some physical therapy which helped. But I think the massage therapy is the most effective corse I have experienced. Good luck

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,Fred
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 10:54 PM

You might try visiting this site and following its links for an approach through Feldenkrais methods to a variety of disabilities, including common injuries to musicians.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/rdblack

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 10:59 PM

I have a boatload of friends who have already been operated on for CTS. Not much you can do when you already have it....just avoid the repetition.

NOW for those of you who don't have it and want to join the many who do.......CLICK HERE and get started on your very own case of CTS.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Hotspur
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 11:10 PM

Ultrasound (deep heat) therapy worked well for me...the wrist braces were useless. Other than warm washcloths wrapped around my wrist (how's that for alliteration?) I don't have any homeopathic remedies to offer. Ben-Gay is good but smelly.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 11:36 PM

I know there was another thread not too long ago about this with a lot of suggestions, but I can't find it. SS seems to be down.........(I have it, had surgery, did/do exercises, nothing seems to help except anti-inflammatories and rest.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,Mark. West Sussex. UK
Date: 12 Jan 01 - 11:41 PM

You are lucky to have the diagnosis. I suffered with increasing numbness in both hands and was told it was of arthritic origin. Luckily, after eight years I came across a neurologist with sense. Have the operation when the permanent numbness becomes intrusive. It is quick, local anaesthetic, painless, heals rapidly and is heavenly afterwards. I went out one morning to touch a frosted window pane for the sheer joy of feeling it melt beneath warm skin for the first time in years.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Jimmy C
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 01:08 AM

I know a few people with it, it can be quite painful. I don't know if this works but I have a acquaintance who wraps a fresh eel skin round his wrists, something in the oil apparently helps ease the condition. This plus exercise seems to work for a while
. Ben Gay also helps, just don't get it mixed up with your Preparation H.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,Thom M. at work
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 01:18 AM

Surgery relieved most of the problem for me. I stil have a problem with power tools as the vibration bring back the numbness. Hope thet you find somehting that works. Thom M.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Sooz
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 01:00 PM

The pain in the middle of every night was like wearing burning boxing gloves and NOTHING would make it go away. The surgery worked like a charm - I had it under local anaesthetic so I could keep an eye on things. No recurrence even after 8 years!

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 01:34 PM

If it is computer related, there are some new mouses (mice?) developed to prevent CTS.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Haruo
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 01:49 PM

I think we should spell it "meiss" so we know which kind we're typing about.

And I don't think those new meiss prevent it, they're just designed to make it a little less easy to get.

Liland

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Cap't Bob
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 03:19 PM

I have CPS in both hands. An operation was performed on my right wrist and while I was waiting for that one to heal the left wrist got better without the surgery. Apparently the long period of rest was also quite effective. I still have some problems, however as soon as I feel any numbness I change what I'm doing (ex. play a different instrument).

There is a simple little exercise that seems to give some temporary relief. Hold the arm out with the palm up ~ then rotate it to palm down. Repeat this procedure around ten times.

Another that also gives temporary relief is to take the palm of one hand and push the fingers of the other hand back until resistance is felt.

There are special gloves for activities such as bike riding that are padded in such a way that reduces pressure on the nerve that causes cps.

Cap't Bob

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Whistleworks
Date: 13 Jan 01 - 03:56 PM

As a poor whistle player but a darned good surgical physician assistant, I would be interested in how they got to the diagnosis. Was it by EMG? If not, I would suggest that you get one, since this really is a good diagnostic tool. Then, if this confirms CTS, then go to a good hand surgeon. Neurosurgeon? Not really. Orthopedic surgeon? No. General surgeon? No. Hand surgeon. Usually is an orthopod but specializes in hands. Get someone who knows of Harold Kleinert. That will be the ticket. And then, get the surgery. No amount of homeopathic stuff or PT is going to stop the compression on the median nerve by the transverse carpal ligament. A knife will. It is a simple procedure, and, in the right hands (pardon the pun), the surgery works miracles. Good luck to you.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,J Woodland
Date: 15 Jan 01 - 11:19 PM

When my tendonitis was bad, i went to a sport-medic physiotheripist, it did wonders for me.

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: GUEST,the Doer of Things
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 07:52 PM

Thank you for all the input. We will explore all paths to help her with this. I appreciate all advice and suggestions you have offered.

DOT

Subject: RE: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questions
From: Benjamin
Date: 16 Jan 01 - 08:24 PM

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