Hand Weakness: Carpal Tunnel Or Hypertension? Posted: 09-20-06 11:33am
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
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 70 Location: miami
Posted: 11-06-06 13:17pm
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.
