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Q: Hand Weakness: Carpal Tunnel Or Hypertension?

asked by: eebonics on September 20th, 2006

New User

Hi,
i know a 46 y/o african american lawyer with a case of untreated hypertension (bp:160/100). He recently had an isolated episode of right hand/ wrist weakness when trying to open a jar. I told him to see a doctor, because I think it may be related to his hypertension, but he thinks it may just be a little carpal tunnel because of his job. I was wondering what anyone thought of this.

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jennys11

replied on November 6th, 2006

Experienced User

Yes!! It was also my right hand-it lasted for two months-weakness-but then it would go away and my strenght returned-then last nov. (next week it will be a year) I had a tia. That is a mini-stroke. I'm not saying that is what he is having-but he needs to go to the doctor-i am 32 years old healthy, no smoking,

i say it's always best to be safe than sorry-life is too short.

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