What happens if you DON'T treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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What can happen if you DON'T treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Dr. Markison explains.
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0:00 What happens if you DON'T treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
1:10 People may not know what the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are
1:27 These are the fingers that get numb
1:55 When to get a medical opinion
2:18 You may cause damage to the axons (part of the nerve) if you wait
2:49 If you have weakness or atrophy, get help right away
3:04 If symptoms continues too long, you can permanently lose sensation and muscle mass
3:39 If there is no signal going through the nerve, you might not get muscle back
4:02 How do you find the right doctor?
4:55 What about physical therapy or other treatments?
5:08 Find a hand therapist who knows what NOT to do
5:22 Nighttime splints might help (where than at night only; don't wear them during the day)
5:35 Avoid unnecessary wrist flexion and dorsiflexion (push-up position)
6:10 Avoid extreme movements that crowd the Carpal Tunnel

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@bferguson9277 10 ай бұрын

When I was diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel (work related injury moving heavy furniture), the neurology doctor simply told me to go to Walmart to buy wrist splints to wear. He wasn't specific about when to wear them or advising any therapies. I returned to work having worn the splints the night before and then also at work. I worked another week until it became unbearable. Went to my primary care provider, who issued a light duty letter for my employer. Because of the nature of my work, my employer has me on long term FMLA. I've waited four months for the next appointment to see if I need surgery. Hopefully, I can get the surgery soon. I wear compression stockings and it's impossible to put them on when I'm like this. Some days I can't even turn the car ignition key, lift an empty frying pan or twist the cap off a water bottle.

@DeborahQuilter 10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about all of this. I know how hard it can be when you can't use your hands properly. Did you get a second opinion about the surgery? Splint-wearing needs to be done judiciously and I'm sorry your doctor didn't give you specific advice about it. Check out these videos for more information: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbqepKaAu9eXfJs.html and how carpal tunnel can be misdiagnosed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8l-pbKl2uDDZas.html. And one person's experience: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJx5nt2Cx63chpc.html, Best wishes to you.

@DeborahQuilter 2 жыл бұрын

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@stephenstuckey 4 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed with CTS but have no pain or numbness in my hand, wrist or fingers. All the sensation is located in my arms, the crook of my arms and around the elbow and forearm. Almost everyday my bicep atrophies and gets smaller. What is going on here? Tingling, stabbing, tightness like a sock or glove around my arm. Zapping sensations, feeling cold in that area. And atrophy.

@DeborahQuilter 4 ай бұрын

Dear Stephen, I'm very sorry to hear about this. I am not a physician so I cannot tell you what's going on, but I do have some questions for you: How did your doctor arrive at this diagnosis?Did you have an EMG? Did your doctor look at your posture or ask you how you use your hands all day? I urge you to get a second opinion from a competent physician as soon as possible. Those sensations - and atrophy - can be attributed to many other problems, and it's important that you have a proper diagnosis and the right treatment. Also, beware of rushing into any kind of surgery. Read what happened to one man who had Carpal Tunnel release surgery when he didn't have carpal tunnel syndrome: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJx5nt2Cx63chpc.html and common misdiagnoses for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8l-pbKl2uDDZas.html And for an excellent overview of how to get a proper diagnosis for RSI, please see: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMmJn8eepq26cmQ.html. This will tell you whether your doctor is doing a thorough examination or not, and explain much about various injuries to the upper extremity your doctor should be aware of. Best wishes to you, Deborah

@stephenstuckey 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for responding, I didn't expect you anyone to. I had an ultrasound done and bloodwork. The bloodwork came back completely fine. And all the ultrasound showed carpal tunnel, apparently. I wasn't even thinking CTS tbh, because most of the affected area are my arms. It does shoot down to my hand and wrist but no real numbnes in fingers....at all. I thought about cubital(ulnar) but the ultrasound didnt show anything. I really need an MRI i believe.....but im not even sure. And no EMG has been or nerve conduction test. Its hard to find a good doc, most just want you in and out, with no real care. So i feel im in a tricky situation. I appreciate you responding, thanks so much!

@DeborahQuilter 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear all this, Stephen, but unfortunately it's a very familiar story. The most common question I get is "What doctor should I see?" Expert, qualified doctors in this field are rare. But many of them can perform clinical, hands-on tests that don't require fancy machinery, yet tell them quite a bit about what's going on right there in the office. Meantime, keep looking for someone who understands the upper extremity. Consider seeing an osteopath, physiatrist or occupational medicine specialist. And be your own best friend by stopping any offending activity, even if it means taking time off work.

@DrHenryDimaano 6 ай бұрын

This is what happens with chronic compressive median neuropathy from unreleased carpal tunnel syndrome... Wag nyong paaabutin sa ganito ang CTS ninyo: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7-mjcKZzsfPlaM.htmlsi=3whNxOwIsKdXuhay This is my dad. He did not consult me for his left hand symptoms for 5 years. I still did a carpal tunnel release surgery after EMG-NCV confirmed the median nerve compromise as the cause of this muscle atrophy. But unfortunately, 5 years of median nerve compression lead to irreversible damage. He benefitted very little from the late carpal tunnel decompression.

@DeborahQuilter 6 ай бұрын

Dear Dr. Dimaano, I am so sorry about your father's hand. It's unfortunate that he did not consult with you or before that happened. It is so unfortunate that symptoms aren't caught early so they can be treated non-surgically - and that people are not educated about proper use of the hand in cases where carpal tunnel syndrome is brought on by poor technique. Thank you for sharing your experience. best regards, Deborah

@natalielefebvre1628 8 ай бұрын

So far show different moove . Now dont do this moove . More confuse as ever

@DeborahQuilter 8 ай бұрын

I understand your confusion. Sometimes surgery is necessary and sometimes it isn't. Unfortunately, I have heard of many people having carpal tunnel surgery when they didn't have carpal tunnel syndrome. So it's important to get a second opinion from a good surgeon. This isn't a case where there's a cookie-cutter answer. You need to make a careful decision with the guidance from an experienced, reputable surgeon.