Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I don't like to give my opinion...But talking to the Doctor sounds like it was a good idea!!

Let him know that you got a second opinion from yooperdave , The Wood Wolverine, FarmerJ, wildwest...etc!!

 

I only said how I’m being treated and what started it.

wrist injuries suck. Especially on your dominate arm.

expect to change your habits regardless of what the doctor does to treat you. As you age, it only gets worse.

 

Right??!!! Medical advice from a firewood forum.....?

 

I also consulted with my sister's dog's veterinarian!

I am so looking forward to this!

I do believe that this doctor uses a small battery powered chainsaw for this operation!

 

I have no issues at this point, but have not been 'kind' to my paws through the years. One bit of prevention that I have done is to train myself to no longer sleep with clenched fists. It took considerable time to do...maybe a year or so. Still catch myself doing it every once in a while. A friend's father went through the surgeries when I was younger. I noted at the time that I didn't really care to experience what he had.

 

First surgery scheduled for end of Sept. and the second at the end of Oct. Will mess up last half of mushroom season probably also deer season. They say they will give me a sooner date if there is a cancellation. No matter what happens a bunch of fall activities are going to be impacted.

 

But in the long run, you will get relief.

 

You’re not

 

As far as your anesthesia question, I always opt for general. I don’t want to be awake at all for the pain, sounds, smells, and time it takes for surgery. Oral surgery especially. Knock me out!

I’ve been getting numb thumbs lately. Lots of computer time in my occupation plus firewood work for decades. Maybe before I retire I should get checked for CTS. I know my posture sucks from all the computer time.

 

Outside of the thumbs is where it started for me. Worst part is it sneaks up on you bit by bit!

 

I use a mouse a lot in my job and at home. When I started having problems, my co-worker who does the purchasing, got me a gel wrist support mouse pad. I went and bought one for home as well and it has made a big difference. it looks something like this. Canadian Amazon

 

I’d imagine doctors recognize the symptoms right away and do physical therapy for it. The average guy ignores it until the problem is too bad for physical therapy to make a difference, leaving surgery the only option.
My dad had the surgery on each wrist years ago and was much better off.

 

That’s a great point. And they’re likely to be a little extra motivated to stick with a strict resting/stretching regimen if they have greater knowledge of the condition, see many examples of the consequences of not treating, etc.

Good to hear about your dad!

 

That is a very good idea as I do lots of CAD work for my metal cutting. Thanks for the tip!

 

That is definitely encouraging jrider , thanks!

 

My dad was a machinist. At the time of his surgeries, he was a foreman of a 200,000 square foot shop. For each surgery, he worked in the morning, had surgery in the afternoon and was back to work the next day.

 

Folks pushed themselves back then either through loyalty, dedication or need. Hard to find that kind of commitment nowadays for any reason!

 

Sorry I’m late to the party. I had CTS about1 years ago. That hand still works fine. Good luck.

 

I fired mine up really good this past week or so…

wrist is swollen and picking up anything is painful.