How bad will Carpal Tunnel surgery hurt?
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my hubby had surgery twice ( elbow & wrist ) and both times it was an outpatient procedure but he was completely asleep. you will have mild pain for a few weeks and will probably be completely better in about six weeks. in the meanwhile of the healing process depending on if its the hand you use most you will require lost of help, from eating to daily normal activities
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Can you say "carpal tunnel syndrome"?
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The reason most cases of carpal tunnel don't resolve is because most cases are not actually a problem in the wrist.  I understand the wrist is where the pain is, but as an alternative doctor, I have treated this condition so many times, and most cases are a problem with one of the three areas:\n\n1.) A problem in the neck causing irritation of the median nerve at its origin, but felt in the fingers.\n\n2.) A problem with the wrist bones being fixated / locked in the wrong position.\n\n3.) A problem at the elbow were the hands muscles for  flexion/extension are attached.\n\n\nIf you can afford a doctor, go see a chiropractor. Most of the time Carpal Tunnel cases are fixed in 3-5 visits.  At my office this means about $150-$200.  If you go to an M.D. you will get an anti-inflammatory, a wrist brace, and possibly a referral for P.T.  Most of the time a NCV test is negative, but they still cut on you.  If it is positive for nerve entrapment, make sure you have a "Two Stich" surgery.  There is no longer a need to slice the wrist open, and the two stich gets you back to work the next day instead of the typical two weeks.\n\nHome Therapies:  \n1.) Vitamin B6 helps reduce swelling, particulary in the wrist -in addition to OTC anti-inflammatory.  Most of the time the inflammation is the reaction of an the injury. \n\n2.) Wrist Traction -  Gently traction the wrist.  This can be done by a friend, or by using a hand towel, but gently and slowly traction the wrist to help take pressure off the joints.\n\n3.) Use an ice cube and message the outer part of your arm at the elbow.  This will help reduce inflammation, and help eliminate significant adhesions in the muscle.\n\n4.) Use the wrist brace when using your hands a lot, and while sleeping at night, but do not wear it all the time.  This is a sure way of making the problem worse.  Wrist motion in limited use will help, not hurt.\n\nLast bit of advice -  True carpal tunnel affect only the thumb, index, and middle finger.  If you have pain in the small finger - this is not carpal tunnel, but almost assured a problem in the neck.\n\nGood luck -\n\nemail me if you need a referral of a good doctor in your are.\n\ndrvandenhoek@yahoo.com
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You should feel the pain of surgery after the cut....
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I haven't had it personally, but many of my massage therapy clients have over 11 yrs of practice.  Unfortunately, most were unsatisfied with the results.  Incidentally, the physician who created the surgery spoke out later that it was not the cure for carpal tunnel.  I guess by that point, it was too big a business to stop it - people have it every day.\nAnyway, a good therapeutic massage therapist may be able to help you more, while costing you less (esp. if insurance will cover it - some do - must have a doctor's prescription.)  Working on the potential nerve impingement, postural distortion, and related factors should give you relief that cutting the ligaments in the carpal tunnel may not and which is far riskier.\nAsk any surgeon - for themselves, surgery is usually the last option to consider!  \nGood luck to you!
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Until your tongue gets carpal tunnel
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This is a complication that while not common is experienced by all dentist and especially Oral Surgeons in the removal of teeth.  Just make sure to call your dentist and keep him informed.  Especially, when new symptoms arise.  If the nerve is just bruised it will return relatively quickly 2-3 weeks.  If the nerve was damaged a bit more it could take several months.  Just be aware when you are eating hot food to approach from the side that still has sensation so that you don't burn your self.  Avoid chewing gum and anything that might cause you to bite yourself. \n\ngood Luck.\n\nOne more thing, if it starts to feel all prickly like tiny needles poking you that is a good thing thats the nerve repairing itself.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually caused from repetative motion.  Whether it is work or at home crocheting it is the same thing over and over.  Your tendons swell and they have a narrow canal to go through.  Surgury slices this canal open so they have room to expand then the only thing protecting them is your scar tissue...which is other problems if it over compensates but not part of this discussion.  You can get carpal tunnel back even after surgury.   If you have this condition and it is NOT surgically fixed you can actually end up with less use of your hands and them in a permanent curled position.  I have had the surgury and it was very successful.  I had it before mine was too bad.  Sometimes if you wait too long your hands don't come back to normal.  They are never as strong as they once were but mine were screaming everynight in pain and I quit being able to sleep.  I had to have mine done and I'm not sorry.  Mine fell asleep every night even when I was in my 20's.  I always thought it was because of my overweight and it was because of carpal tunnel.  They have never fallen asleep once since the surgury.  It is a hard surgury to go through and it took about a year until my hands felt normal and I didn't think about them every second of the day.\nJust wanted to add if your not having surgury they sell wrist supports to keep your wrists straight while your sleeping.  These really helped my sister in law who has problems with carpal tunnel.
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My guess would be carpel tunnel syndrom.\nIt is rather common especially amoungst people that work with thier hands alot.\nRepetitive hand and wrist movements put wear and tear on the catilage.\nAs it gets worse the pain will travel up your forarm to your elbow. This is an aching pain.\nYou can also experience burning and tingling.\nIf you can't rest your hands and wrists because of work then go see a doctor. You can get a special brace that helps support your wrist and hand while working.\nI had to quit a job last year because I was getting it. It hurt very badly as it got worse.\nThe good new is that since I haven't been doing that job my hands and wrists are about back to normal again.\nGood Luck!
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There is a diagnostic test that will determine true carpal tunnel syndrome. It is called EMG/NCV, or nerve conduction study. If it is true carpal tunnel syndrome, conservative measures will give temporary relief, but surgery is usually the answer to complete pain relief.
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So bad that either:\n\n1. You will feel extreme pain if there is slight movement;\n\n2. You will not feel anything at all because you will be paralyzed.
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have you been checked for carpul tunnel . nothing dangerous as far as i know but it can make hands go numb or ache. it is very corrective. also you can pray for healing. God still and always will answer prayers. it works. he has healed me many times. God bless!!
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Nerve damage! if your nerves got severed and were reattached, you need to keep doing the Physical therapy you did at the sessions. It has to be a constant thing.If it is painful, remember that whilst the nerves are still healing , it will hurt. If this was a recent accident please DO NOT rest your hand for extensive periods of time thinking that your hand will heal and be better, it is the complete opposite and your hand will become immobile for sure from not moving.Compare it to an ungreased bycicle chain, you hear it creaking,squeaking because it wasn't greased and it doesn't want to go anywhere.That is why you want to keep your fingers and hand moving as much as you can. Get a remote and do finger pressing excersising, from the top button all the way down. Do this every half hour while you are awake. Are you wearing a hand brace? Something that keeps your hand tight, it's an elastic thing.Try not to wear it too much.\nOpen and close your fist as much as you can, same as the finger excersices. If you have no open wounds on your hands, try using a few drops of pepermint oil with a base of avocado oil (Bath and body works) and rub it on your hands, it should really help with your numbness as the pepermint oil gets your nerves reacting, and it penetrates.\nIf you can't move the fingers willingly, move each finger up and down and flex them with the help of your other hand and fingers. Don't let the hand get lazy.Keep it moving.Nerves will regenerate and they will pick up where they left off if you keep them busy and functioning. Keep the idea of the ungreased bycicle chain in your head and move your hand and use it so it doesn't stop working.Don't become unmotivated or lazy. Do things as normal. Even if your hand is in pain, do things, it's because your nerves are trying to repair themselves that they hurt and it feels like shooting pain.So the more you move, the better it will be. I cannot say that enough.
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Yes it is painful. My boyfriend had to have it for the same reason earlier this year and he was in pain for a week but he only had 7 days off work though. There will be a bit of seepage and the stitches take their time coming out but its ok after 1 or 2 baths per day. Sex is definitely better because it doesnt hurt him anymore and there was no smell either before the op nor after. Recovery period will be 2 weeks tops and you can have sex 4-6 weeks after the op. Hope this helps but have it done you wont regret it. Any further queries just email me. Thanks
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It's not too bad at all. What feels a little funny is that you will be sitting up and bent forward all the way.\n\nYou will get some numbing medication and the rest will feel like a regular shot to you.\n\nThey will wait for the epidural to work first (about 15 mins and then give the cortisone).
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The actual surgery doesn't hurt at all.  It may feel like you have a piece of sand in your eye for a couple of days afterwards.
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I spend 60+ hours a week working (mostly data entry) with the mouse / keyboard.  My wrists cause great pain at times.  \n\nThings I've found to help prevent the worst of it include raising the keyboard and mouse a little or lowering my chair, and putting a thicker pad under the heal of the hand and wrist.  Not so high or in a way that keeps you in a strain - holding on, but enough to keep the wrists semi straight or even slightly downward - more relaxed - stopping the hours at bent angles.  (My guess is better blood flow - but whatever - it helps me.)  \n\nDuring the worst times - Like you, I shift hands from time to time.  I've tried Motin or other inflammation type treatments, wrist braces (not too tight or the pain and injury can worsen), alternating ice and heat, and ointments like Aspercreme or Equate.  Of course, all those things are for relief, not a cure.\n\nWorst case, and one I personally try to avoid, but my cousin has had on both wrists - surgery.  She found the surgery to be less than pleasant, but reported the relief was well worth it.  Search for 'carpal tunnel syndrome'.  There's several medical sights with great information. \n\nI noticed something else, too.  Nothing official mind you - but - if I'm tensed - on a deadline, etc., it seems to occur more quickly and more severely.  As with most things in life, a couple minutes of breathing and stress relief also seems to help.\n\nI hope some of this helps you.