Hi I had surgery 7 months ago for carpal tunnel and a ganglion cyst and my hand be hurting pretty bad . I can't do to much with my hand,

[Latina1]

Opening bottle or even cleaning a pot hurt alot

[Reykua]

Hi Latina1,

My ex-colleague also had surgery on both hands (not at the same time) for Carpal Tunnel (she developed it after experiencing RSI for a number of years).

She continues to experience pain in her left hand/wrist even though the operation was done almost two years ago and despite lots of physio and support from her GP, has to wear a 'splint' support on that hand/wrist during the day. She only removes it at night.

Her other hand/wrist is perfectly fine.

Do go back to see your GP - I'm sure with the right treatment, you should be fine.

Wishing you better health.

[Hidden in reply to Reykua]

If the nerve is damaged by the CTS, surgery will not help the pain. Surgery in this case just reduces the pressure.

Think of a paper straw. Squash it flat by placing a heavy book on top to represent CTS. Take the book away and you are left with a flat straw that cannot regain it's original shape- a damaged nerve.

Bowen therapy can help to release and re-awken nerves and will help in reducing the pain. Chiro may help too.

[Reykua in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the visual. Excellent descriptive explanation of CTS.

Having said that, my ex-colleagues right hand/wrist is now working well and virtually pain free following the surgery so it's a real shame that she's experiencing so many difficulties with her left.

[Fedupwithmybackpain]

Hi Latina1 so sorry about the pain you are in,I had to go back to the GP and pester them till I got a better medication to help,with the pain.You will have to try and see what works with the help of your GP, explain about how opening bottle or a can hurts a lot that could be an indication to,the GP, sending you positive vibes.

[Beth1471]

I had surgery three and a half years ago for carpal tunnel. It did not make much difference and the discomfort was back within months of surgery. A few months back my GP prescribed Gabapentin for pain I am having in my shoulder and ear. The Gabapentin sorted that problem out but also sorted the hand out at the same time. All situated on the same right hand side.