lonestar Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1422949491' post='2678631'] It may not require an op. [/quote] This was my experience a quick, albeit bloody painful, injection. Couple of days in a sling and sorted. Quote
lonestar Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1422831309' post='2677417'] Recently Ive been having another bout of Carpal Tunnel symptoms, most annoyingly the numbness at night keeping me awake. It got me wondering how others manage with it & how do folk treat the numbness? I can't be the only one here who suffers. Cheers Steve [/quote] One other thing that I found may help with the night time pins and needles short term is to dangle the offending arm down over the side of the bed fingers downwards. Still see a doctor and get it sorted properly though as stressed in the other posts above. Quote
spacey Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I had the option of an operation which could have made things worse. A friend suggested a Chinese alternative healer. Ok for a laugh, he took out a silver rod with a small ball on the end and wriggled it in under my wrist then turned it forcefully. I wept with pain. Next morning, nothing, gone and it never came back. £70 result ! Quote
petetexas Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 After years of suffering, I decided to get some help and see the Doc . He refered me to a specialist . After tests he found that LH was severely restricted , and Rh badly restricted , I`m waiting for an op ( RH first ) within the next few weeks . Then the LH in a few months time ! To help stop pins / needles overnight , I use a wrist support , it keeps your wrist straight , so stops the nerves getting any more resticted than they need to be. I`ll keep you posted . Pete Quote
Horizontalste Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 [quote name='petetexas' timestamp='1422983041' post='2679144'] I`ll keep you posted . Pete [/quote] Please do Pete, I said earlier I'm reluctant to have surgery but many here have & no horror stories so I'll see if I can get a referral for a specialist. Quote
petetexas Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Forgot to mention.................. When you use the wrist support overnight , be carefull , I have already "wacked " the misses a few times in the face when turning over ! Pete Quote
Horizontalste Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Cheers Pete. After visiting the doc the outcome was the my symptoms aren't severe enough or persistent enough for him to advise surgery. I've also seen him in the past for sleep related issues & he thinks the two have a connection, well the severity of the numbness anyway. I'm currently trailing sleeping with my wrists in a neutral position (not easy for a side sleeper) & it helps massively. I also have a pair of braces that I can use if need be but so far being conscious of my position when I get into bed & the odd anti-inflammatory seem to be fending off the numbness but for how long is anyone's guess. Quote
Drax Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I noticed it hasn't been mentioned yet in this thread, and it may help anyone currently needing help - but BAPAM was recommended to be on BC and they have been great. http://www.bapam.org.uk/ I started off concerned I had CTS, quickly diagnosed as rotator cuff injury, and I'm undergoing treatment through them. The specialists understand the demands and nuances of playing an instrument. Also - stating the bleedin' obvious - but vital you review how your work environment affects the injury too (if you have a non-bass day job). I spent far too long coiled round a laptop. Moving to proper ergonmic set up has really helped. Quote
petetexas Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Update on my Carpal Tunnel situation Went for my pre-op last Friday ( 20/03/15 ) all OK Op booked for April 1st ( afternoon that is ! ) Pete Quote
petetexas Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Had op, about 20 mins total time , Most painfull part was the local anaesthetic ( had to give me two lots - large hands - They have to get the needle in the correct place, really hurt ) Now its the morning after , just a bit of pain where the op was...................but can still move my fingers , bit sore . I have to change the dressind in 48 hrs , ( Its takin me ages to write this message with my left hand .....LOL ! ) I`ll keep you posted Pete Quote
jacko Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Good luck with the recovery Pete. Post some pics of the stitching when you change the dressing. Those of us that've been through it already can compare notes :-) - My stitching looked like I'd done it myself with my eyes shut. cool scar though Quote
Horizontalste Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 Hope the recovery is swift Pete. Quote
petetexas Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Will take pic`s of stitching , start a new thread ? Edited April 2, 2015 by petetexas Quote
petetexas Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Hi [b]Jaco[/b] , Did you have local or general anaesthetic ? Pete Quote
jacko Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Local. Felt really odd - all the tugging around. Doc refused to let me watch - killjoy! Quote
chaypup Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='petetexas' timestamp='1427980640' post='2736639'] Will take pic`s of stitching , start a new thread ? [/quote] Ha! Quote
Baxter Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 get the operation. Its minor, can be done under local and you'll be playing in days. Quote
gjones Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Great stuff. You should notice a big difference very soon after the operation. Quote
petetexas Posted April 4, 2015 Posted April 4, 2015 Removed bandages last night , dried blood everwhere - but not on the incision or stitches ! Dressing came of clean ! Put new dressing on , leaving bandages off as told , got to keep it dry and clean - can actually move fingers now , with a bit of pain and numbness , thumb is the worst . Stitches looked quite neat ( will be removed 14th ) told MUST keep fingers moving . Actually shaved ( wet shave ) with my RH this morning - no cuts ! Getting better each day - cant wait to pick up bass and play . Quote
petetexas Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Going to try my bass today ( when the missus has gone out ! ) just for a VERY short time ! Got my daughter to take a couple pics when she changed the dressing for me the other day , dont know if I should post them or not ? , they do look quite neat . Quote
petetexas Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Great ! Had 10 mins on bass , hurt a bit , thumb hurts like hell , but I`ll do a bit longer each day . Playing on 23 / 24 / 25 th , so I have got to get it right ! ! ! ! ! ! Quote
petetexas Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Few things I have noticed since the op ......................... 1) I dont get woken up with numbness in my RH at night 2) When eating a meal using knife and fork my RH does not go numb , so I dont have to let it hang down beside me to get rid of the numbness . ( Can play bass for about half an hour now , then it starts to hurt - thumb still worse ) As the wife keeps reminding me , its only 8 days since the op ! Pete Edited April 9, 2015 by petetexas Quote
petetexas Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Played for at least an hour, thumb is still a little numb at the tip, but getting better every day. Stitches out tomorrow , LH woke me up last night - numb ! Could be because I am using it a lot more , untill I get the RH fully functional . Highly recommend the op ............................. Pete Quote
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