[Jewelry making - Article 00276] - Re: [Orchid] Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[ElegantBee]

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    Dear Calling: The numbness is very scary.  I had it mostly at night
    in the first three finger and then it started to migrate up my
    arm--so it felt like my arm and hand were made of rubber, or they
    tingled so much it kept me awake.  When it started to occur during
    the day, I began to get really worried.  My wrist did not hurt.  I
    saw a Hand Specialist (here in NY) and he confirmed that I should
    have surgery in order to avoid any loss of nerve function in my
    fingertips.  He did regular surgery. I had heard (this was several
    years ago) that some surgeons just make a small slit in the wrist
    and get in to relieve the pressure on the nerve that way.  But (and
    I never really questioned it) I felt that this guy knew what he was
    doing with hands. SO I had something like microscopic surgery (I
    think that's the term), under local anesthesia so I was awake during
    the process.  He even asked me if I would like to watch, but I
    declined.  Anyway, the scar went from my wrist up into the palm of
    my hand, along the 'lifeline' for about an inch or so.  It has since
    healed and is no longer visible. It took about six weeks to fully
    heal, and then I had to have the other hand done. However, it was
    such a relief I was really glad I did it.  I had tried all the
    non-surgical things that are recommended, but after a while I felt
    like I was just prolonging the problem, and maybe making it worse. 

    That's my story. I think the best way to get to making a decision is
    to do as much research as you can (as I mentioned the Internet is a
    great place to get medical info), try the non surgical things, and
    if they don't work, then find a surgeon you trust and who has done
    lots of these before.  I even asked the Doctor how many he had done. 

    Good luck, and let me know how things go.  If you have any other
    questions, ask away.  Sincerely Sandra

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