Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Forum - carpal tunnel syndrome return

I had surgery 3 years ago--both hands. now I'm haviing the same symptoms in my left hand as I did before surgery. I have some numbness with periodic tingling in thumb, 1st, middle finger and no strength in thumb or 1st finger when grasping an object. I cannot button my jeans, buttoning and unbuttoning my shirt is very difficult, cannot turn on stove nob.

has anyone had recurrent cts and if so what was the treatment? repeat surgury?

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ashleyst

replied on June 30th, 2009

New User

I had surgery over a year ago and it did not work. I still have the same pain as before. It did not work for me, and It probably did not work for you either.
I caint get a good nights sleep without waking up in horrible pain.

JavaMissus

replied on June 30th, 2009

Supporter

I have heard this story many time...It just doesn't work for everyone...Wear a hand brace at night..You know the kind that Walgreen's and the stores sell..I think it is around $20 to $30 and adjustable...Keep a couple of them handy...When it gets sore puts them on, feels better take them off..Try and type with your hands in the proper typing position...This did it for me...Use two hands when lifting instead of one...Baby the bad hand...This is the best advice that I can give you...IMO, this injury starts at youth...We overtax our wrists and later in life pay the price....Take care...

Caroline

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