carpal tunnel syndrome

**walrus** · 09-08-2015 10:08 PM

Any of you guys ever have this. I have it in both hands. My hands keep going numb, stiff and full of pain..the last thing I want is surgery and I'm curious if anyone has tried physical therapy with success.

**Master** · 09-08-2015 11:50 PM

My wife has it! Both hands fall asleep.

I have bought a hand strap which was cheap and she puts on in the night.

The better straps keep the hand straight.

She will try exercise but does not want the surgery done.

**walrus** · 09-09-2015 12:31 AM

Yes master, invest in a better brace. It really helps. The one I got has a curved piece of metal that prevents your hand from bending a certain way. Still, it only helps to a degree, hence my question about PT

**Master** · 09-09-2015 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by walrus

Yes master, invest in a better brace. It really helps. The one I got has a curved piece of metal that prevents your hand from bending a certain way. Still, it only helps to a degree, hence my question about PT

Show us a picture of it if you can or link.

**walrus** · 09-09-2015 08:57 PM

Master, I'll dig up the box for you. It cost me around 37 US. Problem being I only got one for my right hand but now have it in my left as well. I'm going to make an appointment for a hand specialist today.

**walrus** · 09-09-2015 11:09 PM

Damn, just made an appt. With a specialist and I can see him this Friday, usually specialists are booked for a month in the US. Who the hell knew a Walrus could get carpal tunnel. I'm obsessing a bit over this as I'm scared of surgery so Forgive my rambling.