Re: Carpal Tunnel

Subject: Re: Carpal Tunnel
From: Anthony Davey <ant -at- ant-davey -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:15:30 +0100


Hi John,

As another who has suffered, from much the same activities, the symptoms can subside once you have given up the DIY. Like you, the typing doesn't cause a problem, but I have been using trackball mice for some years now, because of the symptoms. (The ones where the hand stays still and the thumb does the moving.) They do take a few days to get used to, but once mastered are much more comfortable. I usually have mine positioned so that the whole of my forearm is supported on the desk. Other times I rest my elbow on my chair armrest, so that only my hand is on the desk. As others have suggested, vary the position.

Once you have had the tests and CTS has been confirmed, surgery may be the only way out. I have had my left hand done, and may get the right one done in the New Year. As it's elective surgery, choose to have it done on a Thursday morning. Although it'll still be strapped up, you should have enough movement again by Monday morning to tackle the keyboard or mouse. Driving could take ten days (may be easier with an automatic). FULL strength won't come back for about three to four months.

One other thing - there are two schools of thought on where to make the incision. If your surgeon says in the wrist, rather than the 'heel' of the hand, find someone who knows differently. (This last piece of advice from my brother who is an orthopeadic hand specialist, and came top of his class.)

Best regards,
Ant

John Posada wrote:

Hi, guys...I've been experiencing CTS symptoms over the last two
months. I saw a neurologist yesterday and he believes the same thing.
Therefore, I'm going in for further testing in about a week.
Oddly enough, the start of these symptoms coincides with my purchase
of a house about two months ago where I've now been practically
living with a circular saw/reciprocating saw/hammer in my off-hours
and I understand that power tool vibration can contribute to this
inflammation.




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