Carpel tunnel

[melodylogan45]

Had anyone had carpel tunnel surgery?

[Kirenisa]

No but I was close to needing it a few years back because my wrist got so bad that it hurt to just turn a door *bleep* or grasp and tug a blanket over me while I slept. Anyway I spent less time and when my wrist started hurting I would get off of the computer and for days at a time wore a wrist / hand brace and need stretches and stuff and I still spend quite a bit of time on the net but I take breaks and cut down on my gaming quite a bit since that's what flared it up originally was I played MMO's 24/7 back when I was in school.

[vickysue]

I really come close to surgery, but moved from one job into another one where is worked and got away from working on computers all the time. Even now if i stay on the computer a long time my wrists wll hurt some, or if i am doing a lot of baking and all that stirring will cause a flareup.  So i just have to pace myself on everything including yard work.

[sherryinutah]

I usually shoot for alternative options before considering surgery; even though, sometimes surgery is necessary.  I'd use herbs that are healing for the nervous system before taking steps to have surgery.  That's just my personal choice.

 

[oldbuddy]

Sometimes switching the mouse to the other hand helps and putting it on top of my tower on the floor helps too. I just ordered a USB touch pad so I can sit back and run it on my belly and I think that will help a lot when I do traffic exchanges. I have one I surf 1,000 pages a day (or more) and it gets tight at times.

[mrrangerrick]

I always have a bean bag placed under my wrist to keep it in an optimal position. I've never had a problem.

[tinaryerson]

no.....might need it in the future though

[gbabesmom]

I was diagnosed with bi lateral carpel tunnel. It's not in need of surgery and I don't think I would want it. I take care of it by using braces and resting and stretching.

[patycake56]

No but I was supposed to have it done a few yrs back

[bhiett]

Before you have surgery, try a magnetic bracelet.  A lot of people swear to their effectiveness against arthritis and other painful conditions.  With a little research you could find one that is not very expensive and it would certainly be a better option than surgery.  I could not say for sure that magnetic jewelry works as I use a bracelet mostly for prevention rather than as a cure, but I do not have arthritic pain and my mother had a severe case of it.  A friend is able to use his hand for all kinds of tasks now when before getting a magnetic bracelet, it hurt him to grip an item.

[moonangel]

 I had it done it wasn't worth it within 6 months cts came right back in both hands dr said it just don't take in everyone.   what a waste of time and money

[pressman]

No but I was close to needing it a few years back because my wrist got so bad that it hurt to just turn a door *bleep* or grasp and tug a blanket over me while I slept. Anyway I spent less time and when my wrist started hurting I would get off of the computer and for days at a time wore a wrist / hand brace and need stretches and stuff and I still spend quite a bit of time on the net but I take breaks and cut down on my gaming quite a bit since that's what flared it up originally was I played MMO's 24/7 back when I was in school.

I had carpal tunnel surgery and trigger finger on both hands had the surgery done on both then had
physical therapy.

[Dynamite2013]

No I have never had surgery but there are many time I walk away from the computer to do other things like laundry, cooking, watching programs with my hubby, and taking care of our dog and bird. I have those magnetic bracelets and I wear them almost all the time. I truly believe that is why I don't have any pain in my hands. Sometimes I don't even realize I have it on because it is not tight just snug.

[melissajh44]

My aunt had this surgery a couple yrs back.