Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Bilateral Carpal tunnel syndrome Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Dexus[/m] at 10:54 am on Oct. 3, 2008[quote]Quote: from [m]jzbaby[/m] at 6:50 pm on Oct. 3, 2008[quote]Wow. That..sucks. ...I don't think LW is helping.[/quote] It doesn't actually bother me whilst typing, just when I'm sleeping or grasping something for extended periods of time. For example using a paint brush/hammer at work can often have painful consequences. During the night I often wake up with both or one of my hands numb and in pain. I have to then sit up for a few mins and then I feel okay and go back to sleep. Then I may repeat that several times during the night.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Dexus Posted at 10:48 am on Oct. 3, 2008 So I had severe numbing/pains in my hand for about 2 years now, it has effected me during my sleep and my job, my hands would go numb and feel extremely painful until I loose grip in my hands. When I first checked it out with my doctor a while ago now he simply reckoned it was a trapped nerve which would simply work itself out. I went today just to tell him that after nearly 2 years it hasn't gone away, in his opinion I have Bilateral Carpal tunnel syndrome which simply means my median nerve is compressed at the wrist in both hands, which can cause pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness. I'm getting referred to a hospital for further diagnosis and then possibly localized steroid injections or surgery. Lovely.

Replies annabellheart Posted at 11:02 am on Oct. 3, 2008 oh I'm like sorry Dexus Posted at 10:56 am on Oct. 3, 2008 Quote: from RememberTheName at 6:53 pm on Oct. 3, 2008 Ouch, well I hope it all goes well. I have carpal tunnel but it seems to come then go every few weeks so I guess I lucked out there. It's been a while since I spoke to you Meri. Mine started like that but as time has progressed its become more persistent Dexus Posted at 10:54 am on Oct. 3, 2008 Quote: from jzbaby at 6:50 pm on Oct. 3, 2008 Wow. That..sucks. ...I don't think LW is helping. It doesn't actually bother me whilst typing, just when I'm sleeping or grasping something for extended periods of time. For example using a paint brush/hammer at work can often have painful consequences. During the night I often wake up with both or one of my hands numb and in pain. I have to then sit up for a few mins and then I feel okay and go back to sleep. Then I may repeat that several times during the night. RememberTheName Posted at 10:53 am on Oct. 3, 2008 Ouch, well I hope it all goes well. I have carpal tunnel but it seems to come then go every few weeks so I guess I lucked out there. Aqueous Posted at 10:50 am on Oct. 3, 2008 Wow. That..sucks. ...I don't think LW is helping. All 5 previous replies displayed.