carpal tunnel syndrome
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There is a book that I have used for pains in different areas of the body. It is called Trigger Point Therapy Workbook and I pick it up at the library when needed. The website is http://www.triggerpointbook.com. There is a section on carpel tunnel which may be useful before surgery.
Personal story-I had a pain/stiffness in my lower back that proceeded to my hip and then my leg and knee (couldn't bend well, carry groceries, put weight on my right leg). This lasted for some months and I went to my doctor, who recommended an orthopeadic doctor. I took muscle relaxants and anti-inflamatory medicine, had xrays, referred to another doctor who put me on steroids. If that didn't work I would go in for a MRI, etc. They had no idea what the problem was and were just recommending things to see if they would work. Meanwhile my leg was starting to get numb a couple of times a day like when your foot falls asleep. This had been going on from November to April.
Before I went back for the MRI, etc., I found this book and figured I would try it. The theory is that a lot of pain is caused by a tightened muscle and not necessarily where is hurts. It shows you how to find the knot and massage it out and talks about what may have caused it and how to avoid it or performs actions differently. I found the knot in my thigh muscle (about the size of a pinhead) and massage it out for about 2 days and my leg was back to normal within a week (no doctor needed).
I have since used it when my husband has had back problems and it has worked every time.
Personal story-I had a pain/stiffness in my lower back that proceeded to my hip and then my leg and knee (couldn't bend well, carry groceries, put weight on my right leg). This lasted for some months and I went to my doctor, who recommended an orthopeadic doctor. I took muscle relaxants and anti-inflamatory medicine, had xrays, referred to another doctor who put me on steroids. If that didn't work I would go in for a MRI, etc. They had no idea what the problem was and were just recommending things to see if they would work. Meanwhile my leg was starting to get numb a couple of times a day like when your foot falls asleep. This had been going on from November to April.
Before I went back for the MRI, etc., I found this book and figured I would try it. The theory is that a lot of pain is caused by a tightened muscle and not necessarily where is hurts. It shows you how to find the knot and massage it out and talks about what may have caused it and how to avoid it or performs actions differently. I found the knot in my thigh muscle (about the size of a pinhead) and massage it out for about 2 days and my leg was back to normal within a week (no doctor needed).
I have since used it when my husband has had back problems and it has worked every time.
Dreamer said:
Thanks for asking. The second doc said must have surgery, the test results showed his carpal tunnel syndrome was severe as well a pinched nerve in the elbow. Three weeks ago he had his right hand carpal tunnel surgery and right elbow ulnar release surgery. Recovery still progressing so we will see how it all turns out.
Moemg
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Carpal Tunnel Surgery is very common .I would see a surgeon who specializes in hands .Usually they'll try the cortisone first if that doesn't work then surgery .It's a pretty simple procedure as surgerys go .I had it done years ago and I got instant relief.
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Martha said:
Where is Greg? I could share some great tips with him on one-handed sock pulls, shoe ties, and underarm washing techniques.
wab said:Where is Greg? I could share some great tips with him on one-handed sock pulls, shoe ties, and underarm washing techniques.
You mean he has been lying to me about what he can and cannot do? That my assistance is not really needed?
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Martha said:You mean he has been lying to me about what he can and cannot do? That my assistance is not really needed?
No, that bit about fly zippers being right-handed is really true. At first, I was angry at the pants makers for being so discriminatory. But then I learned how helpful young hotties everybody is towards those in need.
wab said:Where is Greg? I could share some great tips with him on one-handed sock pulls, shoe ties, and underarm washing techniques.
I never would've expected these issues to be yet another reason to feel lucky I live Hawaii...wab said:No, that bit about fly zippers being right-handed is really true. At first, I was angry at the pants makers for being so discriminatory. But then I learned how helpful young hotties everybody is towards those in need.
