carpel tunnel

I was diagnosed with Carpal tunnel at 16. My doctor refused to do any surgery and I pretty much have been suffering ever since. They sent me to physical therapy to play with putty and giant rubber bands. I hate my wrists. =(

start getting massages or get one and then ask them how you can massage it at home

I had carpel tunnel surgery on my right hand. It worked beautifully and I have never had any problems with my right hand after the surgery. However, I was going to have to go in to have the left hand done because it got worse after the surgery on the right hand. Before I could have the surgery I had some back problems and went to a Chiropractor for them. I mentioned my carpal tunnel and the Chiropractor fixed it! I had been told by a friend that I should see the Chiropractor before I had the surgery on my right hand. I wish I had. It took 2 weeks to recuperate from the surgery and there was no recuperation time for the Chiropractor. I really advise you to see one and see if he can help you.

Hmm..., its pretty suffering to have this carpel tunnel. Hope those of U will rest more & type less.

I have it too, in both wrists, my doc gave me braces and physical therapy, neihter of which has yet to work. When I wake up in the morning I can't squeeze my hand into a fist or hold onto anything for about an hour and a half until my feeling comes back along with half of the strengh. I'd love some adive too. thanks

i have none right now, but you have to make sure to rest your wrist and you can put a board or something so that it would'nt be bent.

Try Chiro, Acupuncture, Massage, or even talk with a Naturopath about Herbs that may help. Sometimes you can have the massage therapist focus on pressure pointes that can relieve the areas that are affected. Hope things get better....

I don't suffer carpal tunnel, but I read that trackballs are better than mouse for people with this disease. I don't know if it's true, I use a Logitech Marble FX and I feel it more comfortable than mouse. Hope this helps a bit.

I know the physical therapy part been there too, don't know why they think it works.

OOOh didn't know that thank you. I found this thing on a military wives site on myspace. Wasn't sure how it all worked yet thanks

Okay, I am going to try and help. First, let me tell you my experience. I had carpal tunnel surgery both hands at age 16. Been having problems on and off ever since! Now, at age 32 doc is talking about surgery again. Not wanting to ever do that again. Now they say it can come back. So....I am taking 100mg of B-6 a day to try and prevent the worsening of my condition. Also, I get deep tissue massages twice a month. They start in my shoulder blade area and work through my hands. Also, heat, those wax machines, they use in manicure places, you can buy one and keep in your home. They are soothing. Good luck with you! Please keep me posted and ask me questions if I can help. BTW - the chiropractor did not help me.

I'm 24 with the same issue. But it's my right hand. It's hurting right now. I know i should stop typing, but that's like asking me not to breath yaknow? Anyhow, try getting a Pil-o-splint from ebay or Walgreens. Helps a lot! It keeps your hand/wrist mobile at night..And it's soft too.

I had good results with B6 in mega doses, and cod liver oil. Somewhere I read that losing a little weight helps, as well as getting enough sleep.Problem is, my carpal tunnel was waking me up at night. There are some stretching exercises for your wrist as well. I ordered some knit cuffs with magnetic thread from a health remedy catalogue, probably could get them at a health food/natural healling store too. Add me as a friend, and I will write directly to you, or see my discussion, same subject. (I did not look before I wrote.) I am being lazy about my supplements right now, and my myLot time is having an effect on my wrists.

I just had surgery on both of my hands. What ever you do do not wait,get the surgery done. I waited too long (should of had it done 5 years ago) and now i have severe nerve damage and in therapy for it. It is a long healing process so far because of my damage.I am having alot of problems with my palms.

My advice is to have surgery! My mother suffered with this for the longest time and she finally had the surgery and has been fine ever since. Im sorry youre going through this, It was hard watching my mom in so much pain.

Never thought of going to a Chiropracter. I thought the therapy would help but it didn't I will try that. Thanks !!