carpal tunnel

[spiff]

right an update for those who thought I was taking the piss out of them. My right hand is still pain free since the shock 2 weeks ago!

 

[Jamal]

right an update for those who thought I was taking the piss out of them. My right hand is still pain free since the shock 2 weeks ago!

I am not a doctor and what I am about to write is mere speculation. With ECT there is a release of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) the function of which is to help repair damaged nerve tissue. It may be that the electric shock resulted in a release of BDNF in your peripheral nerves which helped repair the damaged nerves.

 

[spiff]

I am not a doctor and what I am about to write is mere speculation. With ECT there is a release of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) the function of which is to help repair damaged nerve tissue. It may be that the electric shock resulted in a release of BDNF in your peripheral nerves which helped repair the damaged nerves.

me neither but I'm pretty damn glad it happened cause I sleep the whole night through without pain killers and the hand functions normally although I still get minor numb fingers occasionally.

 

[Ecco]

Having issues myself and was wondering if other people have recently experienced the pain from carpal tunnel and what treatments they undertook to get some relief?

 

[Polly101]

Having issues myself and was wondering if other people have recently experienced the pain from carpal tunnel and what treatments they undertook to get some relief?

Cortisone injection, then I wore a wrist brace for a few months - first all the time, then only at night

anti-inflammatories (dicloflam)

finally pain free without surgery

 

[Ecco]

Cortisone injection, then I wore a wrist brace for a few months - first all the time, then only at night

anti-inflammatories (dicloflam)

finally pain free without surgery

Thanks. Did you see an orthopedic surgeon for the injection or a GP? I see also Occupational therepists doing hand therapy and physiotherapists - not sure if i should see any of these guys?

 

[Polly101]

Thanks. Did you see an orthopedic surgeon for the injection or a GP? I see also Occupational therepists doing hand therapy and physiotherapists - not sure if i should see any of these guys?

I started with a hand specialist OT in Ferndale - can highly recommend her - she refers to a specialist upper limb surgeon if needed for the injections

I wouldn't go to GP for the shots - they are SORE and they need to be in the right place - don't take the chance wioth someone who will maybe do one a month if that

 

[Ecco]

I started with a hand specialist OT in Ferndale - can highly recommend her - she refers to a specialist upper limb surgeon if needed for the injections

I wouldn't go to GP for the shots - they are SORE and they need to be in the right place - don't take the chance wioth someone who will maybe do one a month if that

Appreciate the feedback, i made an appointment with an occupational therapist for Friday (who also specializes in hand therapy) - wasn't sure if that was the right approach. But your feedback has confirmed this as a good starting point.