Carpal Tunnel Syndrome discussion

[nuclear]

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.

 

[CoastWatcher]

What are your symptoms, and how long have you been dealing with them?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

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

 

[nuclear]

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]

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.

Have you had a full set of thyroid labs, tsh, ft3, ft4, rt3, antibodies, run?

 

[nuclear]

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)?

 

[nuclear]

A Google search reveals a hormonal connection most commonly cited in women in relation to estrogen levels. Perhaps hormones may play a role in the male condition.

 

[You Gonna Learn Today]

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.