Carpal tunnel - who has had the surgery

[texshred777]

That's good to hear that your surgery went well. I had the surgery a little more than a year ago and didn't have such an easy time with it. I was unable to put much weight on my hand for weeks, couldn't do any pushups or even support myself on my right hand for months. We were moving at the time so it was difficult to get the heavy stuff loaded and moved. Luckily I had some really good friends who helped out.

[All_¥our_Bass]

I'm glad it went so well for you.

I hope I never get carpal tunnel, guitar, internet, gaming, even simple things like writing notes-it would make life quite difficult for esp. since I need to keep my hands busy (part of my ADHD).

[Mattmc74]

Originally Posted by All_¥our_Bass

I'm glad it went so well for you.

I hope I never get carpal tunnel, guitar, internet, gaming, even simple things like writing notes-it would make life quite difficult for esp. since I need to keep my hands busy (part of my ADHD).

Thanks!
Keep them hands busy and I hope you never get it as well! It sucks!

[Mattmc74]

Okay just an update - it's been 5 months and beside the small scars on my wrists, i'm totally healed up. Can't even tell I ever had problems with my hands! So if any of you are having problems like the ones posted before, go to the doctor, get it checked out and if you do have CTS than get the surgery! It was the best thing I ever did.

MODS - sorry for the time lapse bump just wanted to post an update on my progress.

[slowro]

Great news mate! Sounds like it was a wise decision and again well done having the balls to get it sorted
My pains have gone away after some adjustments to how I drive etc Only to be replaced with back pain. I can't win haha

[Mattmc74]

Originally Posted by slowro

Great news mate! Sounds like it was a wise decision and again well done having the balls to get it sorted
My pains have gone away after some adjustments to how I drive etc Only to be replaced with back pain. I can't win haha

Good to hear about your pains going away, sucks that they moved to your back. WTF that's weird!

[slowro]

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

Good to hear about your pains going away, sucks that they moved to your back. WTF that's weird!

I know i have no doubt its a posture thing while I am driving but I have tried so many different seating positions
I have a job interview soon for a more active job so fingers crossed

[Mattmc74]

Originally Posted by slowro

I know i have no doubt its a posture thing while I am driving but I have tried so many different seating positions
I have a job interview soon for a more active job so fingers crossed

Well good luck!

[slowro]

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

Well good luck!

I forgot to update this
I got the job and I'm feeling much better not having to drive all day

Getting fitter now and that has been a great help

[TristanTTN]

Looking at the pictures of the surgery makes my hands feel weak...

What are things I can do to prevent carpal tunnel?

[Mattmc74]

Originally Posted by TristanTTN

Looking at the pictures of the surgery makes my hands feel weak...

What are things I can do to prevent carpal tunnel?

Look up on youtube for carpeal tunnel stretches. I did them for a looong time and they help out a lot for some time but after awhile they stopped working for me.