Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel

[Guest guest]

Hi, all.

I just joined here because I have serious carpal tunnel synd in my right hand

(not as bad in my left). The pain is bad, most times unbearable, and wakes me up

every single night. I can't hold things, not even a phone, and even typing this

is a 1 finger chore. I saw 2 doctors who said surgery is my only hope. How can

that be? Ive googled what else is avaialable, and it seems like alot of things

are promising. But my doc says " dont bother with them " - I believe he is knife

happy anyway. (Those are MY hands he wants to cut open.) Can it be true that

NOTHING else works? Has anybody had success with anything other than surgery? I

just would like to stay clear of any more meds. I'd appreciate any comment or

direction. Thank you, Jo (Josephine Martinsdale, Dallas, TX)

[Guest guest]

The radius and the ulna compress the nerve over time and if pressure is

applied under those two bones to open them up a bit that pressure can be

relieved. (You need someone else to do that for you) In addition DMSO

applied to the area, should help and neck massage, Arnica ointment or

tincture or homeopathic preparation, and VitB6 and/or multiB all should

relieve the problem. This was discussed here fairly recently. Do a CT

search at the top of the group message section and you should get more info.

 

Best,

 

Jane

[Guest guest]

I had copied this once see what you can get from it I am also sending this as attachment as the pictures have not come in this. May be the attachment will have. He is asking to check on Diabetes and Arthritis etc. please do that.

Mridula

 

 

 

The educational material provided in this website is intended for informational purposes only -- consult a health professional familiar with RSIs for specific treatment recommendations. If you are experiencing injury symptoms, consult with your health professional as soon as possible. Even a few days can make a big difference between a rapid, easy recovery and a prolonged, difficult process of fighting chronic symptoms.

 

 

 

Q & A on RSIs, Ergonomics. Etc.

 

What are repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)?

What are the injury signs that I should look for?

What should I do if I experience RSI-related pain?

What are typical injury risk factors within the office?

What can I do to avoid injury?

Ouch! Too late, I'm hurt. Who can help me?

What kinds of products can help?

Where can I go to get more information?

 

 

 

Q: What are repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)?A: RSIs are not so much diseases as they are a response to excessive and repetitive demands placed on the body. The hundreds of known repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, all have a similar cause: excessive wear and tear on the soft tissues of the body (tendons, nerves, circulatory system, etc.).

They start when you do the same task over and over again, from clicking a mouse to craning to see the computer monitor. If your body doesn't get a chance to heal, the damage adds up, and can eventually destroy your ability to do your job. (CNN -- Working Wounded)

RSI is a general, umbrella term for these host of injuries, other terms used for RSI include:

 

CTD - Cumulative Trauma Disorder

MSD-Musculoskeletal Disorders

OOS - Occupational Overuse Syndrome

RMI - Repetitive Motion Injury

UEMSD - Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorder

WRULD - Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders.

Following are some specific examples of injuries typically considered RSIs:

 

Tenosynovitis - an inflammation of the tendon sheath.

Tendonitis - an inflammation of a tendon.

Epicondylitis - an inflammation of the tendons where they attach to the bones at the elbow.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - a condition which develops when the median nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - involves compression of the ulnar nerve where it passes the elbow point near the "funny bone".

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - affects the nerves and blood vessels of the neck and shoulder.Others:

Q: What are the injury signs that I should look for?A: Typical injury symptoms include tightness, general soreness, dull ache, throbbing, sharp pain, numbness, tingling. burning, swelling, and loss of strength in your upper extremities (hands, arms, shoulders, and neck). Some injury symptoms are not obviously work related - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an example of this where hand numbness, pain, tingling frequently occurs at night while trying to sleep.

When physical activities (work, sports, hobbies, etc.) become excessive to the point of injury, localized fatigue is usually the first sign of excessive strain to the body. Symptoms of localized fatigue are discomfort (aches and pains), loss of strength, and trembling in the affected limbs. These symptoms tend to increase as the offending activity is continued and usually decrease or disappear within hours or minutes of stopping the task. When symptoms of fatigue persist, even after normal rest, this may indicate a problem exists. If you are still tired and in pain after a night's rest, the activity in question may be stressing you to the point of injury. Q: What should I do if I experience RSI-related pain?A: First, and foremost of importance: if you experience pain

at all, then you absolutely need to go see a doctor. As soon as you possibly can, the difference of a day or two can mean the difference between a short recovery and a long, drawn-out ordeal. GO SEE A DOCTOR. Now, your garden-variety doctor may not necessarily be familiar with this sort of injury. Generally, any hospital with an occupational therapy clinic will offer specialists in these kinds of problems. DON'T WAIT, THOUGH. GO SEE A DOCTOR. The information provided here, or any other published document, must not replace being diagnosed and treated by a medical specialist.

Q: What are typical injury risk factors?A: There are physical activities that have been identified as risk factors for RSIs as well as personal/medical conditions and environmental/psychosocial risk factors. These are briefly discussed below:

 

Physical activity (occupational work or not) risk factors have generally been considered to be the following:

 

Repetition - performing repeated motions in the same way with the same body part.

Posture - placing a joint towards its extreme end of movement in any direction away from its neutral, centered position.

Force - performing an activity with excessive muscular exertion/force.

Static Exertion - holding an object or a body position in a still, fixed manner.

Contact Stress - direct pressure on nerves or tendons due to resting the body part against a hard and possibly angled surface.

Note: Our bodies are designed to perform all of these activities, however, as they are done in combination, and for extended periods of time, risk of injury increases. This is true whether the activities are performed at work or play.

Personal, medical conditions may increase the risk of injury. For CTS, these conditions include:

 

Diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis

Thyroid disease

Gout

Being overweight or sudden weight gain

Hormone conditions (pregnancy, hysterectomy or removal of both ovaries)

Fluid retention (pregnancy, birth control, and sudden weight gain)

Previous injuries

Smoking may also increase the risk

CNN - Study: Workplace not always main carpal tunnel culprit

Environmental/Psychosocial issues that can also contribute to injury risk are:

 

Low levels of job satisfaction

Infrequent or inflexible breaks

Monotonous work (low activity variety and fast pace)

Limited autonomy (lack of control over the work performed)

Perception of intensified workload and work pressure (deadlines, monitoring, bad management)

Limited support from supervisors and co-workers

Q: What can I do to avoid injury?A: It is best, for all concerned, for each of us to avoid RSIs altogether. The general key is to avoid the above mentioned risk factors – move around and vary the physical activities that you do throughout the day. Below are some avenues that companies and individuals are following in the attempt to stay healthy and safe.

Workstation Ergonomics - The physical design of the workplace (workstations, tools, job design) has a large influence on how we work. Proper placement and design of computer equipment and other office items, so as to avoid injury risk factors, is an aim of ergonomics. Generally, keep those items that you use frequently close to you to avoid frequent reaching and awkward postures when you use them. For more ideas, see Ergonomics.

Injury and Somatic Awareness - Knowing about RSI injury risk factors and being able to recognize symptoms when they occur is an important step in avoiding injury, as well as being able to take care of the injury and it's likely cause, when it does occur. Beyond these items are individual workstyle issues, such as how hard we strike the keyboard keys or squeeze the mouse, how we position our fingers, wrists, arms, and shoulders while we work; and where we place items frequently used throughout the day. We don't generally pay a lot of attention of how we go about doing our daily activities until our body starts telling us something is wrong by hurting. Many people ignore what their body is telling them and work through the pain to get the job done. The main issue here is to listen to your body and take a break, change how you are doing the activity that hurts, or get help. There are several ways of learning more about our bodies and how they move

(somatic education) include training classes provided by Physical or Occupational Therapists, Biofeedback, Feldenkrais Method or Alexander Technique practitioners, and eastern techniques through Yoga and Tai Chi. (see Alternative Health)

General Health - Taking care of ourselves through good nutrition and stretching/exercise helps our body be ready for the daily exertions we place on it. Several personal/medical risk factors can be addressed through spending the time to take care of ourselves, so our body can take care of us.

(To Q & A Top)

 

 

 

Q: Ouch! Too late, I'm hurt. Who can help me?A: A variety of professions and organizations either directly or indirectly deal with issues related to RSIs. As a first step, you need to find a health professional that is knowledgeable about RSIs, get diagnosed, and begin medical treatment of your injury. There are many good information sources and articles to learn more about RSIs as well as mail lists and support groups that can help in

making the changes that might be needed to heal from RSIs.

 

Ergonomics

The word, ergonomics, is derived from the greek words ergos meaning "work" and nomos meaning "laws"; therefore, we have the laws of work.

Ergonomics can be further defined as the design of the workplace, equipment, machine, tool, product, environment, and system, taking into consideration human's physical, physiological, biomechanical, and psychological capabilities.

Other related and similar terms are:

 

Human Factors

Human Factors Engineering

Human Engineering

Engineering Psychology

Fitting the task to the individual

The application of ergonomic principles can result in:

 

increased productivity

improved health and safety

increased job satisfaction

increased work quality

lower worker turnover

lower lost time at work

lower worker's compensation claims

less likelihood of OSHA fines

 

 

 

Industrial vs Office Ergonomics

The cause and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in industrial environments requires multidisciplinary cooperation and involve a much wider range of variables than office environments. For example, environment issues like cold, vibration, and protective clothing are typically not a concern in office environments. The range of tasks in industrial environments is almost indescribable. Just think -- every object you encounter during your day was manufactured somewhere and most had some human involvement. In addition, there are all the maintenance people keeping the facility, machinery, workstations in good working order. Others are stocking parts while others are generatingshipping labels and loading trucks. Entire departments are dedicated to rework and repair. There are product testers and inspectors, laboratory workers, and forklift drivers. Some stand on ladders while others lay on their backs,

stand at a workstations, or sit at a desk.

Different types of assembly processes have different risks for musculoskeletal disorders. Progressive assembly versus non-progressive assembly, machine paced versus self paced, piece part versus hourly pay -- all have unique concerns relative to musculoskeletal illnesses and injuries.

Material handling and product positioning are two of the key areas of concern because of the force requirements. Force, coupled with awkward posture and repetition is a recipe for the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

Some folks work on items so small that all work is done with the aid of a high powered microscope while others are installing large tires on dirt moving equipment. You have the Swiss watch and pacemaker assemblers, the circuit board repair folks, the people that wire up communications switching units, and the auto chassis assemblers.

Each of these examples has their own risks for work related musculoskeletal disorders.

Yoga eases pain of carpal tunnel syndrome

A simple yoga program—no drugs, no expensive equipment and no surgery—was better than conventional treatment at reducing pain and improving the hand strength of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, according to a new study at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.

Common among computer users, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a potentially debilitating nerve disorder of the hand usually caused by repetitive motion, like typing. It results from pressure on the median nerve, which controls sensations in the thumb, index and middle fingers. The condition can be so painful that many sufferers cannot use their affected hand.

The randomized, single blind, controlled study included a yoga group and a group who only received wrist splints, the most common form of treatment. The yoga group took a 1.5 hour class twice a week. They performed simple postures designed to take each joint of the upper body through its full range of motion, stretching, strengthening and aligning the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. After eight weeks, the yoga group had significantly less pain and greater hand strength, whereas the control group experienced no significant reduction in pain or increase in hand strength.

The postures used in the program included:

 

Staff pose (dandasana) -- sit on chair, trunk upright, press hands into chair, press shoulder baldes into back, move shoulders back and down.

Prayer position—press palms and fingers together, stretch and bend fingers.

Arms overhead (urdhva hastasana) -- Lift arms over head, keep arms straight and shoulders down

Arms overhead, fingers interlocked (parvatasana) -- Same as above, clasp fingers, turn palms upward.

Chair twist—sit sideways in chair with right side against back of chair. Place hands on back of chair, twist to the right using hands for additional support. Repeat on other side.

Mountain (tadasana) -- see Posture Page.

90 degree forward bend to wall—Stand with feet about hip width apart, raise arms over head, bend at hips bringing hands to rest on wall.

Arms overhead with hands in prayer position—Stand in tadasana, raise arms to Tee position, urn palms up, then rotate arms in small circles, first forward then back. Lift arms straight overhead, join hands in prayer position, stretch up and look up at hands.

Dog pose with chair—Stand, feet hip width apart, facing the seat of a chair. Bend, placing palms on seat, shoulder width apart. Straighten arms and lift waist, hips and knees a few inches above the chair. Turn arms out and crve trunk back between them. Bring coccyx, sacrum and lumbar spine forward, keeping buttocks tight. Stetch front of body from the pubis. Raise sternum and ribs. Hold shoulders back. Press shoulder blades and dorsal spine in.

Hands in prayer behind back—Stand in tadasana, bring palms together behind back, fingers pointing up down. Turn fingers up and raise as high as possible between the shoulder blades.

RelaxationEach posture should be held for about 30 seconds.

From “Yoga-based intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A randomized trial,†by M. Garfinkel, A. Singhal, W. Katz, et al, in The Journal of the American Medical Association, November 11, 1998.

VitaminB5 eases the carpal tunnel syndrome

 

 

 

 

Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress disorders are preventable. The best possible scenario is never to develop symptoms, to work intelligently and to respect your body’s needs. But if trouble does begin it is extremely important to act immediately, before the symptoms become a big problem. Pain and burning are the #1 indicators that something is wrong. The discomfort and pain can be in your fingers,

hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, neck, upper back or lower back. It is much better to take these preventative steps while you are pain-free, instead of waiting for major dysfunction. And if you are experiencing symptoms, you should see a health care professional immediately.

 

 

 

 

Checklist for Prevention:

The most important thing to do is to get up from your desk and move around every ½ hour. Take your eyes off your computer screen and gaze into the far distance. Drink a glass of water. Some computers have alarm clock functions which can be

set to remind you to get up. If you don’t have such a function there are shareware programs you can download which will act as a timer (there are many to choose from, go to www.shareware.com and search for “timer†and you’ll see a large selection of free timers you can run on your computer).

 

 

 

 

 

Stay aware of your posture while you are sitting at your desk working and observe your attitude about task completion. It is as important to take care of the “toolâ€, your body, as the task.

Do not eat your lunch at your desk. During your lunch break do an activity that involves physical exercise: walking, go to the gym, shopping.

Include full body stretches in your daily activity, emphasize the upper body. Stretch before you go to sleep at night.

Observe your sleeping position. Don’t curl up your wrists or put your arm under your head when sleeping on your side. Make sure that you have the right pillow height for sleeping. The neck should be supported, but too many pillows will create problems as well. You want the head to rest comfortably. The neck should be in line with the rest of the spine.

Check that your work station is set up correctly. Monitor screen should be eye level or below eye level. New keyboards and mouse designs can help prevent strain. (See SoreHand for suggestions.)

Develop an exercise program that includes upper body strength, so that you can sit comfortably in an upright position without slouching. The program must also include exercise for flexibility, to stretch out the contracted muscles of the wrist, arm, shoulder, neck and upper back.

If pain persists, go to a competent health-care professional who is experienced in treating carpal tunnel and repetitive stress disorders.

 

 

 

 

 

Exercises

Here are some yoga-based exercises which you can do in the office during the course of the day to help prevent carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries. Hold the positions for a few breaths and let the stretch increase but do not force it. The most important part of each exercise is to become aware of your body and your breathe.

1. Full body stretch at the wall & Stretching the shoulders

Stand up facing the wall and reach your fingers up as far as you can. While you stretch up also stretch down by placing your feet firmly into the floor. Firm up your legs, extend the side of the torso and bring the shoulder blades towards the wall. Breathe fully as you stretch, walking your fingers up the wall.

Move little away from the wall so that your torso is diagonal to your hips and press both palms into the wall equally. Press into the ground with your feet, firm up your legs and release your tailbone away from the wall. Lift up the ribs and let your head drop slightly. You can also do this with the back of a chair. Place your hands on the chair and walk back until your torso is extended parallel with the floor. Firm up the legs, lift up your abdominal muscles and lift the ribs while releasing the spine, tailbone away from the chair and top of the spine towards it.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Forearm and wrist

Place the right palm at the wall, spreading your fingers equally. Extend your elbow and press the palm fully into the wall. Wait a few breaths and then turn your head to the left, bringing the tip of the right shoulder blade in towards the front of your body. Hold and breathe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Extended full body stretch

Take your arms out to the sides with the palms facing down. Extend your fingers and stretch through the elbows. On an exhale rotate your shoulders back and bring the palms facing up.

On your next exhale bring the arms up overhead with the palms facing each other. Again, press the feet into the floor and firm up your legs, stretch the side torso. After a few breaths, interlock your fingers and press the palms up to the ceiling, stretching the fingers and palm open. Hold this stretch and then,

on an exhale, curve to the side . Repeat on the other side. This can also be done seated at your desk. If you are seated, make sure to press the thigh bones deeply into your chair as you stretch up.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Sitting posture

Practice sitting with an upright torso, the sides of the torso extending and the head resting comfortably on the neck. Bring your hands down to the seat of the chair and roll the shoulders back, bringing the shoulder blades into the back.

Some of the following poses can be done either standing or sitting. If you are seated, move forward on your chair and place your feet firmly in the ground, press your thigh bones into the chair and extend your torso upwards with your shoulders dropping down. If you are standing, remember to keep your feet planted firmly in the ground and your legs strong.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Opening the chest

Interlock your fingers behind your back with the palms facing the torso. Roll the shoulders back, but keep the ribs from poking forward. Stretch your elbows and arms on the exhale and hold it for a few breaths. On the exhale, bend your elbows and bring your wrists to the right side waist, gently pressing the right elbow towards the left. Release and do the other side, then repeat still again with the fingers interlocked with the opposite thumb on top.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Opening the mid-back

Hug your body, placing the right hand on your left shoulder and left hand on your right shoulder. Breathe into the area between your shoulder blades. On the exhale, bring the lower arms perpendicular to the floor, the palms facing each other. Stretch the fingers up, and on the next exhale, raise the elbows up to shoulder height. Hold for a few breaths and then repeat on the other side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Releasing the neck

Shrug the shoulders high up to the ears and then release and drop. Repeat at least 3 times.

 

 

 

 

 

8. Releasing the side of the neck

Sit forward on the seat of your chair with your feet planted firmly in the floor. With your right hand reach back to the seat back or the rear of the seat itself. Extend the torso and drop the chin into the chest. Pull diagonally to the left and place your left hand on the right side of your head, gently pulling the head away from the right shoulder. Hold and breath, stretching from the base of the skull to the shoulder. Repeat to the other side.

 

 

 

 

 

9. Twisting the torso

With the feet planted firmly in the ground, and the thigh bones pressing into your chair, exhale and lift and turn the belly to the right. Let your hands help you turn by pressing into the seat or the back of the chair. Gradually increase the twist and let your eye gaze turn to the right around your shoulder. Repeat to the other side. Remember to keep breathing slowly and deeply as you twist.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Stretching forearms

Bring your palms together in front of your chest in a prayer position stretching all the fingers fully. Relax your shoulders. Slowly stretch the heel of your palms down until they are the level of your wrists. If you can do this stretch without discomfort you can increase the stretch by moving the hands over to the right and holding for a few breaths. Repeat to the left. Stretch slowly and carefully, observing the sensations of your forearm and wrist.

 

 

 

 

 

11. Stretching the wrist

Make fists of your hands and place them, thumb up, on the desk top . Support your lower arm on the desk. Slowly stretch the fist to the right, without moving your lower arm, and then to the left.

 

 

Lift your arms off the desk top and make slow circles with your wrist, keeping your hands in closed fists. Circle both directions.

 

 

Release your fingers and place them, tips up, on the edge of your desk. Press into the desk with the fingers. Try this first with the fingers together and then spread apart.

 

 

 

 

 

12. Stretching the fingers

Place the index finger on the edge of your desk, keeping your wrists straight. Gently push into the desk and hold for a few breaths. Repeat with all the fingers except the thumb.

 

 

 

 

 

13. Stretching the thumb

Place your right palm on the desk top with your wrist straight. Relax all your fingers. With your left hand slowly stretch the right thumb away from the forefinger. Hold for a few breaths and then release and do the other hand.

 

 

 

 

 

14. Shaking out tension

Shake out your wrists and arms, letting them dangle from your shoulders. Rotate your shoulders left and right

 

 

15. Relax the eyes and breathe

Turn your head right and left, looking into the far distance with your eye gaze. Close your eyes and take some deep, slow breaths with your belly soft. Ellen Serber is a yoga teacher, certified in the Iyengar

tradition and a Tai Chi Chu’an teacher, certified by Sifu Kuo Lien Ying. She has been teaching in Northern California since 1970. Her writing has appeared in Somatics, Yoga Journal and International Journal of Yoga Therapy.

 

 

 

 

jomartinsdale <jomartinsdale Sent: Sun, 21 February, 2010 7:49:19 PM Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel

Hi, all.I just joined here because I have serious carpal tunnel synd in my right hand (not as bad in my left). The pain is bad, most times unbearable, and wakes me up every single night. I can't hold things, not even a phone, and even typing this is a 1 finger chore. I saw 2 doctors who said surgery is my only hope. How can that be? Ive googled what else is avaialable, and it seems like alot of things are promising. But my doc says "dont bother with them" - I believe he is knife happy anyway. (Those are MY hands he wants to cut open.) Can it be true that NOTHING else works? Has anybody had success with anything other than surgery? I just would like to stay clear of any more meds. I'd appreciate any comment or direction. Thank you, Jo (Josephine Martinsdale, Dallas, TX)

 

The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Homepage.

1 of 1 File(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Text carpal tunnel.doc

[Guest guest]

Both my husband and I suffered from this and discovered that ice, heat and rest is all one needs to recover. My pain lasted for about 2 weeks and I could not use my affected hand and arm hardly at all. For a few days I even wore it in a sling. But after the pain lessened I have had no real problems since besides an ocassional ache at night or in the morning before I've got my blood flowing. The same with my husband. We have had several friends that had the surgery and then had to have the surgery again and again. Of course, it is difficult to do this with a job that will not allow time off. Perhaps you could take vacation leave? BTW, I only took over the counter pain pills and an ocassional glass of wine.

 

 

 

jomartinsdale <jomartinsdale Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 8:19:19 AM Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel

Hi, all.I just joined here because I have serious carpal tunnel synd in my right hand (not as bad in my left). The pain is bad, most times unbearable, and wakes me up every single night. I can't hold things, not even a phone, and even typing this is a 1 finger chore. I saw 2 doctors who said surgery is my only hope. How can that be? Ive googled what else is avaialable, and it seems like alot of things are promising. But my doc says "dont bother with them" - I believe he is knife happy anyway. (Those are MY hands he wants to cut open.) Can it be true that NOTHING else works? Has anybody had success with anything other than surgery? I just would like to stay clear of any more meds. I'd appreciate any comment or direction. Thank you, Jo (Josephine Martinsdale, Dallas, TX)

[Guest guest]

Surgery should be a very last resort as it more often than not does more harm than good in the long run.

Betsy

 

--- On Tue, 2/23/10, jean white <free2wait wrote:

jean white <free2waitRe: Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2:36 PM

 

 

Both my husband and I suffered from this and discovered that ice, heat and rest is all one needs to recover. My pain lasted for about 2 weeks and I could not use my affected hand and arm hardly at all. For a few days I even wore it in a sling. But after the pain lessened I have had no real problems since besides an ocassional ache at night or in the morning before I've got my blood flowing. The same with my husband. We have had several friends that had the surgery and then had to have the surgery again and again. Of course, it is difficult to do this with a job that will not allow time off. Perhaps you could take vacation leave? BTW, I only took over the counter pain pills and an ocassional glass of wine.

 

 

 

jomartinsdale <jomartinsdale@ >Sun, February 21, 2010 8:19:19 AM[Health_and_ Healing] Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel

Hi, all.I just joined here because I have serious carpal tunnel synd in my right hand (not as bad in my left). The pain is bad, most times unbearable, and wakes me up every single night. I can't hold things, not even a phone, and even typing this is a 1 finger chore. I saw 2 doctors who said surgery is my only hope. How can that be? Ive googled what else is avaialable, and it seems like alot of things are promising. But my doc says "dont bother with them" - I believe he is knife happy anyway. (Those are MY hands he wants to cut open.) Can it be true that NOTHING else works? Has anybody had success with anything other than surgery? I just would like to stay clear of any more meds. I'd appreciate any comment or direction. Thank you, Jo (Josephine Martinsdale, Dallas, TX)

[Guest guest]

First of all be sure you are not using aspartame

(AminoSweet/Equal/NutraSweet/Canderel, etc.)

because it causes carpal tunnel syndrome and Dr.

Roberts has written a paper on it, and its

probably in his medical text, Aspartame Disease:

An Ignored Epidemic, www.sunsentpress.com 1000

pages of diseases and symptoms triggered by

aspartame. Remember it can also be hidden in artificial and natural flavors.

 

Many times getting off of it and detoxing is all

that is necessary and it goes away.

 

If you are on aspartame and it doesn't go away

because damage has been done, then prolotherapy

cures it and you can email Dr. Hauser at

drhauser You can read about it at www.caringmedical.com

 

The best detox I have used I got from Dr. Leonard

Coldwell and you can email him about it at instinctbasedmedicine

 

If you are not on aspartame at all prolotherapy

still will cure. Write Dr. Hauser about it.

 

All my best,

Betty

www.mpwhi.com, www.dorway.com and www.wnho.net

Aspartame Toxicity Center, www.holisticmed.com/aspartame

 

At 09:19 AM 2/21/2010, jomartinsdale wrote:

>

>

>Hi, all.

>I just joined here because I have serious carpal

>tunnel synd in my right hand (not as bad in my

>left). The pain is bad, most times unbearable,

>and wakes me up every single night. I can't hold

>things, not even a phone, and even typing this

>is a 1 finger chore. I saw 2 doctors who said

>surgery is my only hope. How can that be? Ive

>googled what else is avaialable, and it seems

>like alot of things are promising. But my doc

>says " dont bother with them " - I believe he is

>knife happy anyway. (Those are MY hands he wants

>to cut open.) Can it be true that NOTHING else

>works? Has anybody had success with anything

>other than surgery? I just would like to stay

>clear of any more meds. I'd appreciate any

>comment or direction. Thank you, Jo (Josephine Martinsdale, Dallas, TX)

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI Jo,

 

I had carpal tunnel syndrome, or at least it was

beginning. Numb, tingling hands, used too much for milking on the farm!

I had to sleep with my elbows next to me and my hands flat on my chest at night

to keep them from tingling and aching.

 

I went to my doctor and a kind nurse told me that if I would

just start taking B-complex several times a day that the B would calm my

tingling nerves in my hands. It must be a full complex, not just one or

two of the B’s, she said, because if you don’t have a whole complex

some of the B’s would rob the body of the others and it would not be

properly utilized—or words to that effect. And I should take it several

times a day, she said, because Bs go through your system in about 20

minutes. It will also turn your urine yellow.

 

I continued to milk every day, and take the B Complex 4

times a day. After a month or 6 weeks my hands returned to normal and have

never given me a problem since. I type a lot now, though I no longer

milk. J

 

I have continued taking B Complex, which I buy the B-125

from www.swansonvitamins.com Now

I take it just once a day, but for years, I took it twice a day, and sometimes

3 times a day if I was under a lot of stress. Bs are good for nerves, so

it helps to calm as well.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Oh, and don’t ever believe anyone who says “This

is the ONLY answer.” That just means this is the only answer that

they know. Doctors are VERY limited in what they know for curing

anything. They are great at diagnosing, and they can treat you till you

die, but they don’t even try to cure.

 

Love and blessings,

 

Jan

 

[Guest guest]

A great point! For if the doctors were to cure, they would be out of work............

 

-

Jan Slama

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 02:18

Re:Newbie: I joined to discuss my carpal tunnel

 

 

 

Oh, and don’t ever believe anyone who says “This is the ONLY answer.” That just means this is the only answer that they know. Doctors are VERY limited in what they know for curing anything. They are great at diagnosing, and they can treat you till you die, but they don’t even try to cure.