carpal tunnel

[whit]

i started getting symptons a month ago, i have had one phone appointment, 1 week ago with my doc, she sent me co codamol for the pain and referred me to a phsyio clinic , i am waiting for them send for me, the pain is getting worse and i virtually cannot use my left hand because of it. can anyone tell me what happens at the phsyio will it help? thanks now for any replies

[Lal531]

Hi, my wife had it some years ago and they operated on both wrists at the same time.

Try the physio it may well work for you as it does others I know, that will save you invasive surgery.

Good luck

Lal

[Oxfammer]

Hi. I had it myself, it’s extremely painful. Try wearing a wrist splint overnight - that was the only thing that helped me until I had surgery. Had both hands done at the same time and worked well. You can get the splints at most pharmacies or via Amazon, etc. Painkillers didn’t help much. Please be very careful with cocodamol. While you’re waiting for physio, try the NHS website where you’ll find exercises specifically for carpal tunnel syndrome.

[whit in reply to Oxfammer]

THANKS I i have the splint , it does help a little, and i do some exercices ,whats the problem with cocodamol?, i am wary of it ,and i limit my self to one tab through the night when it wakes me and one tab around mid day

[Oxfammer in reply to whit]

Glad the splint helps. Cocodamol can be addictive, but I assume you’ve been advised about that. Hope you manage to get your surgery soon.

[whit in reply to Oxfammer]

Thanks ,me too.

[samjjones]

I had it in both of my wrists after having my 2nd baby. Mine was really bad, so the GP referred me straight for surgery. I’d definitely recommend it if you can get a referral in the current lockdown