Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hard to like but I can certainly commiserate with you!

 

Thanks Dennis!

 

Is squeezing things painful or just “loaded” wrist motions?

 

Both.

many moons ago, I had a broken Scaphoid from a common fall. Like most, it was never recognized and treated as a "sprain".

It has since progressed into arthritis and carpal tunnel.

My orthopedic doctor has given the wonderful news that I WILL have a prosthetic wrist some day when it no longer responds to treatment.

reduced flexibility, loss of grip strength, swelling, pain are the most prominent symptoms.

To open a regular door, I have to press with my closed fist because pushing with an open palm is impossible. And I get yelled at for pushing that way by people because they think I am punching doors etc. I have started to use cordless ratchet wrenches because a manual one is impossible.

 

Had the procedure yesterday am. Everything went fast and well. Today have more discomfort than any real pain unless I make the wrong move. Then I am reminded very quickly to go easy. They gave me some high power opiate pain killers but Tylenol seems to be working fine! I can't stand opiates because they make me feel creepy and have bad side effects (makes me feel like a broke down cement truck stuck in the hot sun with a 9 yard load of quick set concrete onboard!). Hope things keep improving from here. If this is all the worse it gets then I can't wait to get the right wrist done!

 

Hope you heal quick my friend!

 

Its weird how opiates impact people differently. My and two of my siblings get all wacky on even just a small amount. My dad, myself, and one other sibling all need more than what is prescribed as a dose and a touch of alcohol to get much of anything from them.
Good luck on your recovery.

 

Thanks all. It's been an easy ride so far!