Carpal Tunnel :: 7 Weeks Post Op - Still Pain And Little Recovery
I had my surgery carpal tunnel syndrome 7 weeks ago on my dominant right hand. My job requires a lot of manual handling with adults with learning difficulties and pushing of heavy wheelchairs therefore I am still off work. I am in constant pain and scar area is solid and tender feels lumpy. I started physio exercises 2 weeks ago and hadn't really done much before that except wiggle fingers as I had not been given any advice at all post op. 2 weeks ago I couldn't even make a fist or reach my thumb to each finger, now I can make a fist and touch all finders and am using it normally but with a lot of pain, more so at night and shooting pains, my grip is extremely poor which worries me after this length of time. I am scheduled to have my left one done in around 6-8 weeks but I am now considering cancelling as I worry constantly that this will not resume to 100% mobility. Has anyone had this problem after this length of time? and did it improve up to 12 weeks post op?
View 42 RepliesCarpal Tunnel :: Severe Pain In Wrist And Bruising 11 Days Post Op
Anybody else had severe pain in wrist and new bruising 11 days post op. no issues with movement of hand or scar. Just this horrible pain when i put any pressure on my wrist.
View 2 RepliesCarpal Tunnel :: Will Tingling Ever End?
Went to doctor today in Dallas, Texas. He and his assistant were both rude. Had surgery 4 weeks ago and told him
my hand till tingles. He said it may take a year to be good again!! Had carpal 20 yrs ago and when surgery was over, my hand never hurt again!!! I cannot stand this for a year!! what can i do?
Carpal Tunnel :: Growing Pains
Anyone having a feeling of growing pains in the arm, like the kind you perhaps had when you were a little kid growing up? I have had it for the last couple of days for some reason. I wouldn't call it muscle soreness after doing physical activities. The arm feel a bit weak.
I have intensified the massage of the forearm and upper arm, since I've found I still have some very tender points on the arms around the elbow, especially the right one then. My shoulder is crunching a lot and not as moveable as I first thought, so I've discovered.
Background history is herniated disc in the neck, broken shoulder, tennis elbow, broken wrist, broken long finger and now then carpal tunnel syndrome and then release in March 2014. All on my right and dominated side. Maybe this history background facts can affect you when you grow and get older?
Gabapentin :: For Carpal Tunnel Knocks Me Out
The doctors put me on gabapentin he said 1 first night 2 second 3 third day then carry on 3a night 300mg I took one first night befor bed slept good 2 last night and couldn't move when I woke up my back was in agony this morning any suggestions he said take at night time I explained I have a toddler and wnt take tablets that will knock me out when caring for my children , im supposed to take them for my arms as got carpel tunnel again and arms keep going into spasms.
View 2 RepliesCarpal Tunnel Syndrome :: Persistent Ring Finger Numbness
I was just curious if anyone has had persistent ring finger numbness? I've had ct symptoms 6+ years that come and go, however, now I have this strange numbness that won't go away... primarily in my fingertip (ring finger).
View 4 RepliesCarpal Tunnel Syndrome :: Numbness + Pain In Ring Finger?
I'm 25, and have recently developed symptoms (last 2-3 months). I had some mild sore wrists before but over the last few month it progressed to numbness in both hands. I did some physiotherapy and stretching and it did actually improve a bit but then my left ring finger began to develop pain and severe numbness, enough to stop me from typing with my left hand. I ice it several times a day which is keeping it at bay but doesn't do anything for the numbness.
Any comments or advice? I'm on a 1 month wait for an EMG specialist. The only thing that makes the numbness better is bending my wrist into a flexed position and holding it there for a few seconds.
Carpal Tunnel :: Thenar Eminence - Muscle Weakness After CTS Surgery
I had Carpal Tunnel surgery on my left wrist at the same time as ulnar nerve transposition surgery. Both healing nicely. My symptoms were not severe but I did have muscle wastage of the thenar eminence on the left side and slight weakness of the grip muscles. My concern now is that the thumb muscle is completely useless; can't grip, bend, carry. Nothing.
Is this normal after 2 weeks? Please advise as having right wrist done in 4 weeks and obviously don't want the same effect on right hand!
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :: Wrist Hurts Onl Lifting Things
So I've had constant pain in my wrist for the last 6 months, more often when I bowl, it's very sharp pain and the more i bowl the more it hurst, it also hurts when I lift things as well.
View 1 RepliesCarpal Tunnel Syndrome, Joint And Bone Pain, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Slight Anemia
For the past 18 months I have experienced joint & bone pain, predominantly in my fingers, hands, wrists and elbows but also affecting my forearms, feet, ankles, knees, hips and shoulders. I have spent months trying to ignore it and at other times have kept detailed diaries, but can find no pattern relating to the area and level of pain and what I may have been doing, eating, drinking or how well I've slept.
I am nearly always fatigued ... I do work hard but even when I have time off, I'm exhausted to the point of needing to nap or walking around like a zombie. I used to run a lot and completed marathons, but now can't face a short jog.
Whenever I go to give blood, 4 out of 5 times my blood is too low in iron. It's not considered a dangerously low level for me but it is too low for the blood service to accept. The last time I went I succeeded in giving blood but was borderline and they only just accepted me.
Diarrhea; like many women I usually have this around the first couple of days of my cycle. However in recent months this is happening more frequently. Again there is no pattern relating to what I eat, where I eat or who prepared it. When it happens I get cramps and an urgency to go, but no nausea, sickness or loss of appetite.
Finally, I've recently begun getting pins and needles in one hand / fingers in a pattern that suggests carpal tunnel syndrome. It lasts for a few days then fades.
All of these things could be related or entirely unrelated, I just don't know. Also, one or two on their own might be easier to deal with but combined they can really get be down. My doctor has recently given me blood tests for arthritis and they came back normal. Any other ideas please?
Genitourinary Prolapse :: 7 Weeks Post Op - Few Stitches On My Pad
i am almost 7 weeks post op and yesterday and this morning I have noticed a few stitches on my pad.
Feel fine and recovery going well (considering) so am I right in assuming these are a sign that things are healing? And is this the usual time you would start to see the stitches come away?
Hallux Valgus (Bunions) :: Care For My Stitches, Feet And Back Post-Op?
I'm 4 weeks post-op double Scarf Osteotomy with screws in my big toes. Pain subsided after 3 weeks, but my feet are sore and bruised, big toes are stiff and sometimes crack when I walk, is this normal? Stitches though half gone have scabs, skin is dry and slightly inflamed. I don’t walk except to-and-from the bathroom, and feel my muscles are in bad shape from lying down for so long. When can I start walking? Any exercise suggestions for my toes, feet and back? Which oil/ointment to apply to my stitches and bruises?
View 4 RepliesFoot / Ankle :: 1 Week Post Tarsal Tunnel Surgery
Is there anyone that would be willing to share their journey post tarsal tunnel release surgery with me. This has been and is so hard. I had the open procedure on the right foot and need it on the left when I heal. I notice no real change in sensation. I know it could take up to a year but I was wondering what different people experienced. The doctor found varicose veins wrapped around all three branches. He said the nerves looked healthy-whatever that is worth. They feel pathetic. He just moved the veins "out of the way" What prevents them from migrating back around the nerve? I don't think deep varicose veins in the feet are something that can be removed. But if I don't feel better soon, I am going to opt for bilateral below the knee amputations. I know the recovery is slow. I have been out of work for over 4 months because I kept injuring my ankles and finally tore the peroneal tendon in the right leg. That was fixed in December. Then I got sciatica and they found 4 herniated discs. Wound up with three epidural injections in the spine. It was only after that resolved that they would even address the tarsal tunnel. I went to 3 different doctors with no diagnosis until I really screwed up my ankle tearing the tendon. What gives with this disorder? I have never come across it. I don't know if I will ever be able to return to work. My whole life is in shambles right now.
View 10 RepliesFoot / Ankle :: 13 Weeks Post Op Tarsal Tunnel And Plantar Fasciitis
I feel I have been getting no help from foot doctor. Hopefully someone here can help. I am 13 weeks post op for tarsal tunnel and plantar fasciitis surgery. I have recently thrown my back out because I can not walk right. I am walking on part of my incision. It feels like it is going to rip open, burns and this part looks different from the rest of inclusion. My doctor is giving me ultrasound therapy on incision but it is not working. I asked to go to physical therapy but he does not believe in it. I am at wits end. Hurts foot to walk and walking makes my back feel better. I am not in any form of a cast. I am walking with sneakers that he recommended. No arch support because that is where incision is located. I am getting very depressed with summer here and I can not enjoy it. I do not see the doctor for 2 more weeks. Any advice or suggestions? I keep getting Vicodin for pain but I am afraid of getting addicted. Can not take Advil or anything in that family.
View 5 RepliesFoot / Ankle :: Bleeding From Incision Tarsal Tunnel Surgery
I had surgery for tarsal tunnel on Tuesday, December 22nd. I've been moving around on crutches, which I find very hard to do. LOL My husband picks at me because he says I am not even coordinated enough to walk on crutches.
Anyway, ever so often I will remove the aircast just to let my foot "breathe". They have an ace bandage all the way up almost to my knee and some type of bandaging underneath the ace bandage.
On the inside of the aircast is a big bloody spot and there is a bloody spot on the ace bandage. Oh, I'd say about 3 to 4 inches long.
Should I be worried that it is bleeding? Or is this normal?
Gallbladder :: Acid Reflux And Heartburn Post Removal
I got my gallbladder out two weeks ago. A week ago I started experiencing painful heartburn and acid reflux. I'm terrified of putting anything in my mouth for fear of setting it off again. The doctor prescribed me PPIs 40 mg and it's my end day taking with not much relief. I just want to know if others out there have experienced the same post op and will it get better? I had these issues prior to removal and the doctors blamed the gallbladder. Now I'm thinking it may not have been all along. I had gallstones and a 4mm polyp and the doctor said the gallbladder was inflamed when he took it out so I keep telling myself I did the right thing otherwise I'll drive myself crazy.
View 19 RepliesGallbladder Removal Post Surgery Bad Stomach Pains, Couldn't Eat
I had my gallbladder out almost a year ago and a month after surgery i had serious issues. Bad stomach pains, couldn't eat, lost a bunch of weight, woken up in middle of night with HR around 135. Long story short i still have issues but some seem worse. Whole upper abdomen hurts now and causes chest discomfort. I've had too many tests done and no answer. Always constipated too. Most of my pain was on right along whole side now its upper left side too and whole stomach. Some relief when i have bowel movement. Still get woken up with raised HR and sometimes BP and will feel cold, shaky, cold sweat. Had heart checked and its fine. Ideas?
View 1 RepliesBack Issues :: Synovial Cyst Removal 10 Days Post Op - Numbness In Foot?
I am ten days post cyst surgery, no fusion, just cyst removal. I have some numbness still in my foot. Is that normal?
View 1 Replies6 Weeks Post Myomectomy :: Bleeding After/during Sex
Im am 6 weeks post. I had my myomectomy on December 18th. I had sex last night (2/10/2015). I started bleeding while having sex but no pain. The blood was bright red/pink. Is this normal? I had sex before 2/10 and I didnt have any problems, no bleeding no pain. Just this one time I start bleeding.
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