I'd like to begin a dialog on carpal tunnel syndrome to include diagnosis, causes, and treatments. I've read that sub clinical hypothyroidism could be a cause. I'm curious about what treatments have worked. Is surgery the best option? Chiropractics have told me that they can help. Lots to learn. Please post your experiences and suggestions.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome discussion
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What are your symptoms, and how long have you been dealing with them?
Nelson Vergel
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I have had surgery on both hands with the Brown method (he is dead and his clinics shut down, though).
Typing, growth hormone, inflammation, and other factors are involved.
I suggest that you see a hand doc to get corticoid injections and wear any of these wrist guards in the problem hand when you sleep. You can buy them at any Walgreens or CVS.
https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&ie=UTF-8#q=carpal+tunnel+hand+guard&tbm=shop
Typing, growth hormone, inflammation, and other factors are involved.
I suggest that you see a hand doc to get corticoid injections and wear any of these wrist guards in the problem hand when you sleep. You can buy them at any Walgreens or CVS.
https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&ie=UTF-8#q=carpal+tunnel+hand+guard&tbm=shop
I've had symptoms for about a year. Mostly numbness while sleeping or holding a book. Minor symptoms though out the day. No pain. Finally went to a neurologist who performed nerve conductivity tests on both arms. He rated one severe and the other moderate. I wear the braces at night and they provide some relief. Ive been doing some YouTube guided physical therapy and am thinking of going to a chiro. Hoping to avoid surgery.
CoastWatcher
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My last thyroid labs were about 1.5 years ago. Perhaps it's time for a retest. I have no hypothyroid symptoms. Has anyone personal experience with hypothyroid and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?
You Gonna Learn Today
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Same as Nelson, I also had Carpal Tunnel surgery at the Brown Center in Houston on both hands at the same time. I can attest that was a nightmare doing both hands at once due to the pain while bathing and wiping. Anyhow, at the time of my symptoms, I tried everything. Gloves, braces, and even some creams. My hands would fall asleep when I had them lifted for a short time, while sleeping (would wake up with pain in my hands and arms), and sometimes while eating. I hated it. Nothing seemed to help. After what was called "The Brown Procedure", named after the doctor Nelson mentions above. However, I now see it called "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release". There are the "Open", "Mini", and "Endoscopic". I had the "Endoscopic", which required two tiny incisions that didn't even require stitches. It made a night and day difference for me, after it healed in a few weeks.
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