Comments on: Secret Dangers of Successful Carpal Tunnel Surgery

By: Beverkt

Beverkt — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:42:16 +0000

I had ctr surgery over 20 years ago on both my hands. I couldn’t hold a cup, cut my food or help tie my kids shoes.. have had great success with the surgery. BUT after 20+ years am now having trouble with both my hands going to sleep again. Is it the same, scar tissue or something else? I can’t get a full nights sleep.. but I don’t have the shooting pain all the way down my arm.. let’s see what dr says.

By: amber

amber — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:47:57 +0000

I suggest that everyone who has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel also sees a chiropractor. My own chiropractor said that since I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel, and I have been seeing him for a year, and the adjustments I’m getting, which are awesome for the headaches I used to get and work really well for me, but don’t have any affect on my carpal tunnel at all, that I probably have true carpal tunnel, and that I should go ahead and have the surgery because that will probably help then.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:46:36 +0000

Hello my name is Linda, I have had surgery, splints,meds, shots, looking at mabe 2 more surgeries, I have wrist pain in the left and right hands, I am now in pain mangment but nothing is working for me it effects my daily living. The docotor is up set because I am not better and thinks i have something to gain or it’s just in my mind. But only God no what I have been through. The 1st sugery did me know good my condotion has worsen… I have nerve damage,numbness,can’t left havey ojects

By: j brengle

j brengle — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:16:01 +0000

my had surgery in both hands who made a small cut at the wrist she fine not a big deal do your homework and find a good doctor

By: Patty Myers

Patty Myers — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:23:57 +0000

Carpal…I am a cake decoration for 6 plus years at a big chain store…. 2 to 11 shift standing and decoration cakes one after another…. right hand, carpal, surgery done a few years ago… return to work…left hand carpal done a few months ago…. problem!!!! pain, numbness, tingling, fumbling, up nights, taking vicodine for the pain…really a mess… I am still struggling for a living….am about to take further steps with my employer.

By: Robyn F

Robyn F — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:34:13 +0000

I have been going to PT for Carpal Tunnel in my dominant hand. I have also been going to a chiropractor at the same time. She has been performing Graston on my right arm and hand. It has definitley decreased the pain there but the numbness has not left as yet. I can’t stand the fact that two fingers are numb and they may never ever get better. It effects writing, buttoning, and cooking (especially slicing). I also use the tens machine there and warm compresses after she has worked on it. That feels wonderful for 15 mintues ! It is a EMG test not an EKG. Had it and it just confirms if you have CTS. Acupuncture can’t hurt…I may try that next! No surgery! Not conclusive enough!

By: Vince G.

Vince G. — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:56:50 +0000

I have had injuires to my right hand (accidental of course) in the past. I also am active and I am a musician. I beleive that I do have carpal tunnel. So many people reccomend surgeory. I have never had it but when I go see an acupuncturist I feel much better. My acupuncturist says I should go to a neurologist and get a EKG test. Any advice?

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:51:27 +0000

I have dequervain’s disease and surgery release first dorsal compartment, since my surgery complications has worsen pain increase,Inflammation, numbness, nerve damage rt and lt hand scar tissue requring second surgery,weakness,unable to grip objects, cold sensitivity. I don’t think surgery is the answer. Can care for myself with asst. What is the danger of a second surgery? Is dequervain’s and carparl tunnel the same thing?

By: Craig T

Craig T — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:55:12 +0000

Go see an osteopathic doctor who specializes in Neuromuscular medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. They routinely and successfully treat patients with CTS. They will only recommend surgery if your thumb adductor is shrivelling up or if your symptoms get worse during treatment. Many patients have canceled scheduled surgeries with a doctor I am studying with after being treated by him.

By: marlene shaver

marlene shaver — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:53:47 +0000

response to Helen get lots of consults because if you have surgery some times you end up with a condition thats worse as in my case and the pain is also worse so check out all your options.medicine is not a perfect science you have to be your own advocate good luck