Carpal Tunnel Suggestions

[dog]

Thinking of getting my Carpal Tunnel Symptoms corrected this calendar year before the insurance change. My hands go numb when I sleep and when I ride my motorcycle. Would like to try the laser deal but it sounds like it isn't effective. What Dr's have you used, what procedure did they use, what was your recovery time, and what has been your success rate?

[no1inparticular]

IMHO, the surgical solution is the best...Average healing time is a lot less than folks think, with a better result...

That being said, have it done ANYWHERE ELSE but in Streator...Dr. Sinha is the only one left, and his record is far less than par...
McLane County Ortho in Bloomington is a good place, but your insurance may have providers in Pontiac...

Good luck!!

[father of two]

I had the laser surgery by Dr Schlenker from spring valley/oak park.

[OutlawwithaSnipeSniper]

Dog, one of my old co workers had Dr. Cheatham ( Chiropractor )in Ottawa work his over. He does a non-surgical procedure that heats the area and stretches it back out. Can't say anything other than it worked for him very well.

I think Carpal Tunnel is something we are all going to face as we get older, I know I have decided to try that way first.....

[Lucky1]

My husband and I had ours done by Dr. Sinha. It is a fairly easy surgery and we both had good results. I had one had done at a time and missed one week of work per hand. Of course that would depend on what you do. Good luck. The doctor did explain that the longer you wait to have it done the greater the chance for permanent damage.

[iluvstreator]

Rezin Orthopedics did mine about 15 years ago. Great results. Did one hand at a time with about 3 weeks off work and physical therapy 3 times a week for those 3 weeks. Time off depends a lot on your job. In addition to cold packs for the first few days, I was constantly massaging the scar area to break up the scar tissue on doctor's advice, too. I've really only heard of a few failures and that was with people that waited too long to have the surgery and the damage was already done or those that returned to work too soon and didn't allow sufficient time to recover. Doctor did tell me that I would lose strength in my hands as time went on. I have noticed a loss in strength in the past five years, but it doesn't prevent me from doing a lot of heavy, manual work. I'm really not the type to let illness slow me down, so can only say that everyone is different in regards to recovery.

[~MnM~]

I had it in my left wrist with symptoms in my right too as well. I checked into surgery pros and cons, and also did alot of reading and researching alternatives. I found some stretching exercises that ended up helping me immensely, and since doing those I am grateful to say that I am now symptom and pain free .......knock on wood.

So....... I would suggest before you opt to have any surgical procedure you also research this too.

Good luck DOG................... I know the pain that you are suffering!

M

[1NAMillion]

find a good massage therapist. carpal tunne can be reversed.

[rocket]

Is it true that Medicaid patients have to be on a waiting list up to a yr to have this surgery?
Anyone got facts on this to know if this is true?
I'm needing this surgery bad.
Cts is starting to cause temp paralysis in my whole arm ,to where I cannot move my arm or hand and fingers for 15 min.
It goes numb and tingling then the temp paralysis after.
I tried those exercises even have been using a brace and no relief.
Surgery is my last option to relief.

[sam1931]

Before you cut : RESEARCH Natural Cures for Carpel Tunnel. It can be relieved for some simple by taking B6 vitimans! The life you save may be your own!

[Blue Star]

My friend was just here & hers is getting better w/a chiropractor too.

[~MnM~]

Yep BS I have heard from a few people too as well that there is a great chiropractor in Ottawa that deals with it.......and those who have gone have had relief from the symptoms.

Sure does though seem like alot of people are suffering from this now.

M

[sam1931]

Vitamin B6


In several research studies, vitamin B6 deficiency has been associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. A study by the Portland Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon examined 441 people and found that higher levels of vitamin B6 were associated with fewer carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Researchers also found that higher levels of vitamin C relative to lower vitamin B6 levels were associated with a higher prevalence and greater frequency of carpal tunnel symptoms.

A Japanese study of 174 university students found that students with lower levels of vitamin B6 showed symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Food Sources of vitamin B6 include sweet potatoes, avocados, brown rice, sunflower seeds, chick peas, salmon, pork, chicken, turkey, potatoes, bok choy, barley, bananas, and mangoes.

Risk factors for vitamin B6 deficiency:

diet lacking in vitamin B6
use of oral contraceptives or HRT
consumption of foods containing yellow dye #5, such as some types of macaroni and cheese and pickles
stress
A typical dose of vitamin B6 for carpal tunnel syndrome is 50 mg 2 to 3 times a day. Side effects may include increased urination. It can take up to 6 weeks to notice an improvement. The maximum intake from all sources should be less than 200 mg a day, unless otherwise recommended by your doctor.