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Yes, don't worry! Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesias, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. It only physically effects your wrist and has nothing to do with blood circulation (just the inflammation that results in CTS). Donation of blood is unadvised when the person is infected with a blood borne illness, which CTS is not.
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What is musculoskeletal injuries?
4. What is a musculoskeletal injury? Give an example.
How successful are cortiscosteroidal injections for carpal tunnel syndrome?
While the injection tends to give good short-term results, long-term results are less promising.
How do you get carpal tunnel?
Carpal tunnel can be caused by many different things. The most common one that people know about is repetitive hand/finger use. This can cause your tendons in your wrist to become inflamed and enlarged and this can but pressure or squeeze the median nerve to give you carpal tunnel symptoms. These structures travel through the area in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. There are other causes or risk factors that can cause CTS as well, like diabetes, pregnancy, and hypothyroidism to name a few.Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following entrapment of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Usual symptoms include numbness, paresthesias, and pain in the median nerve distribution. These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by objective changes in sensation and strength of median-innervated structures in the hand. Given that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is associated with low aerobic fitness (and increased BMI), it makes inherent sense to provide the patient with an aerobic fitness program.A recent literature citation suggests that there is still little guidance on the level of exposure to physical work demands that is associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.[1] This study is augmented by the fact that specific risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome remain controversial; there are few clinical data to show that repetitive or forceful hand and wrist movement can result in carpal tunnel syndrome. No single ergonomic risk factor is sufficient; multiple, simultaneous ergonomic risk factors must be present for work or recreational activity to contribute to development of carpal tunnel syndrome.[2] Furthermore, there are any number of underlying conditions that may increase the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, which would include rheumatoid arthritis, renal failure, diabetes mellitus, acromegaly, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, obesity, recent tuberculosis, and bacterial or fungal infection that spreads into the carpal tunnel[1] van Rijn RM, Huisstede BM, Koes BW, et al. Associations between work-related factors and the carpal tunnel syndromeda systematic review. Scand J Work Environ Health 2009;35:19-36[2] Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet." National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. 10 Apr. 2008. National Institutes of Health (NIH). 15 Dec. 2008
Can you have carpal tunnel syndrome with no pain?
Probably not. It really depends on your definition of severe. Some people feel that they have severe symptoms but in reality their NCS (nerve conduction studies) are reported out as mild and a large portion of their symptoms are related to tendonitis etc..However, If you actually have NCS/EMG studies showing severe CTS and symptoms for longer than 3 months, then you will need carpal tunnel release
How can you make carpal tunnel go away?
There are no known treatments to cure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but there are many treatments that you can do from home such as ice, rest, (no typing), wrist supports, and massage therapy. These natural carpal tunnel treatments have been proven to bring relief to some individuals suffering from carpal tunnel pain. See your doctor if pain worsens or persists.
How much Vitamin B complex should a 65 year old woman take for carpal tunnel syndrome and will it help?
You could take one multi-vitamin a day or one B6 type of vitamin a day and that would be more than enough to see if it will help. Most American diets contain enough vitamin B6 though. And the only way it would ever help Carpal tunnel syndrome is if you were deficient, which is probably unlikely. Homeopathic believers of this form of treatment have not been able to produce unbiased data or studies to show that it works for carpal tunnel syndrome. There has been one limited study years ago that I know of, where the test subjects were deficient in vitamin B but this was done in another country outside of U.S., they were also showing other signs as well, such as other nerve problems and cracked lips etc.. Just be careful and don't take mega doses because it could tax your liver, and give you abdominal and intestinal problems. ************************************************************** Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of inflammation of the nerve going through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Moringa Oleifera, naturally containing 36 anti-inflammatories, can provide pain relief. Search on Moringa.
Will Blue Cross Blue Shield pay for carpal tunnel surgery?
In order to give you a good answer to your question, I need more information. How long have you had your Blue Cross Blue Shield plan? Did the carpal tunnel condition exist prior to the date of your coverage? Is your Blue Cross Blue Shield policy a group or individual plan? What state do you live in? Is your carpal tunnel condition a work-related disorder? If so, workers comp rather than your health insurance policy may pay for the operation.
What causes pins and needles sensation in hands after sleeping?
The first two things you have to look at are diabetic neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Diabetic neuropathy is more of a burning pins and needle feeling and can effect the feet as well and of course you would have to have diabetes. Carpal tunnel syndrome classically will give you numbness and tingling of the first 2 or 3 fingers at night and upon waking. You may have a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism or repetitive use of hands. It effects women 2:1 usually in the 35-55 year old range and unlike diabetic neuropathy it won't effect your feet and it may be in one hand.
Can playing piano give you carpal tunnel syndrome?
I think it would be possible, but there are many other risk factors that can contribute to CTS; such as diabetes, arthritis, prior wrist injury, obesity and hypothyroidism to name a few. Playing the piano s more likely to strain the extensor tendons (the tendons on top of your hand) since the bottom of your wrist (where the actual carpal tunnel area is) is not resting or pressing on something. The treatment should be aimed at reducing the offending activity, ice to the area of pain or soreness, biofreeze pain relieving gel and night splints to sleep in (to keep the tendons and nerves in a neutral posture)
I have had two carpal tunnel surgery procedures and they have not help me at all. Is this common?
== == Are you asking why 2 CTS surgeries didn't help? I'm assuming they were to the same hand? That's fairly uncommon, most studies show a 90-95% improvement in carpal tunnel symptoms after surgery. Although some studies have shown that work comp effects outcomes. There are other conditions that mimic CTS, so those things would have to be evaluated..ie.pinched nerve in neck can give you symptoms like CTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- It's quite possible that carpal tunnel may just be part of the picture or it could mimic other nerve compression syndromes higher up (such as a pinched nerve in the neck, or thoracic outlet syndrome). You may want to get a 2nd or 3rd diagnosis to see what's going on. Look into double crush syndrome.(http://rsi.websitehosting-services.co.uk/datapage.asp?ref=170) There may have been an upper extremity entrapment that got overlooked and those should be attended to first. Good luck!
Can you get pain in your elbow with carpal tunnel?
Not usually, you can sometimes get "retrograde" symptoms that go up the forearm from the wrist from CTS. However, you may have elbow pathology..something like lateral or medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfers elbow) or you could have ulnar neuritis or cubital tunnel syndrome. This ulnar nerve passes through the elbow joint and can give you symptoms at the elbow and DOWN the forearm into the hand(4th and 5th fingers) where as CTS effects the first 2-3 fingers typically.
Can a 13 year old have carpal tunnel?
AnswerAnyone can. It can be brought on by any repetitive action in the wrist. How many hours you spend on the computer should give some guidance as to whether or not you need to talk with your doctor.=========================================================================================== Yes. I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome when I was 16 years old. I was given a wrist brace, which helped for a couple of years. My doctor told me that for some people, the brace will cure it. For others it will work for a while, and for some it doesn't work at all. I am 25 and just a month ago had surgery on both hands to correct it. The doctor told me that for 98 percent of people the surgery will cure it for good...for the other two percent there is some chance of reoccurrence.*********************************************************It is certainly possible, but uncommon.It is usually seen in 45-55 yr old females and males, females 2 to 1.I would look for other possible causes of your symptoms as there are many. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, old wrist injuries/fractures, etc...anything that can cause swelling in the carpal tunnel canal that puts pressure on the median nerve can give you carpal tunnel symptoms.to learn more about this condition go to the related link below at http:/www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com********************************************************************I was sixteen years old when i was diagnosed with CTS last year (I know it sucks!). CTS is painful especially at night that's why I have to wear splints on both my hands now. I have gotten the cortisone (I think that's what it's called!) shot and it worked for like a month but then it came back. My doctors can't explain how or why I have CTS.Carpel tunnel syndrome can also be brought on by the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis.
