Got to have an operation - eeek!!

[elisebutt]

Finally got to see the consultant about my Carpal Tunnel syndrome - too much dibbing. and the outcome was wait for it to get better - years & years, or have my wrists cut open and have the pressure released from my nerves.

Well I have tentatively agreed, on condition he only does the left one and if I can cope after that alright then I will eventually get the right one done as well. He said side effects may be loss of strength in hands - how will I hang onto Zach when he decides to go off on one of his major tantrums??, hypersensitivity (?) and very rarely loss of function. I had to press him about the last one until he admitted that yes it could happen but not very often. But the pain, pins and needles and morning numbness are getting to much for me so rather than slash my wrists with the pain I'm going to let him do it for me (joke)

Just got to sit patiently on the waiting list now - probably give you an update in about 2 years then - LOL

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Yikes!!!!! I think you could use a {{{{Hug}}}}, Elise! Those side effects sound pretty scary, but I have known a couple of people who have had this done and their procedures have gone well. Have you tried wearing a wrist brace at night? DH had trouble with this and tried wearing a brace with a rigid piece across his wrist and palm when he slept and it helped tremendously. Just a thought. You may have already tried this.

Keep us posted on your condition. I sure hope it doesn't take 2 years for you to get an opening!!

 

[RaySharpton]

God bless, best wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[TigH]

Oh, sending you loads of pixie dust to help you get through the operation (and hopefully sooner than later!)

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You'll feel much better after it's all done and healed. I know you'll be part of the percentage of people who recover completely and have full use of their wrist without ANY pain or tingling! Hang in there, sweetie!

 

[firecracker]

I second what an earier poster said...if you haven't tried the wrist braces at night, they can really help.

DH was unable to sleep because of numbness and pain in both arms/wrists. The braces help him at least be able to get a good night's sleep. His pain seems to go in stages..he'll need the braces for a few weeks and then be able to go without them for a few weeks.

 

[lmhall2000]

My father had terrible pain in both hands- he elected to do one hand at a time- and the freaky thing was after the surgery on his left hand- his right hand healed by itself!! He said it was the most amazing thing- and his doctor said he had heard of this happening before. So maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones and get both healed with just one hand being worked on! And he's right handed!! So here's to a painless procedure and that the waiting passes fast!!!

By the way- you're doing AWESOME as a LOSER!!!
Tara

 

[geetey]

Oh, dear. Good luck, Elise!! I hope everything goes super smoothly and quickly! And... if you haven't tried the braces, I will be the 3rd to say, give them a try! I had major carpal tunnel problems and wore the braces to bed and when working on the computer. They worked so well, I didn't need surgery nor do I have to wear the braces anymore!

 

[elisebutt]

Well I got a date for 20th Nov. Bang smack in the middle of term - poo!!

And yes peeps, I do wear the braces - horrible sweaty things!!! But I think the last few years of pushing a buggy haven't helped as I can't find one tall enough so my hands aren't bent back - if you know what I mean. Probably why the consultant said it's mostly women with kids get it, and it's aggravated by pregnancy - thank goodness I'm not going there again!!!!

 

[geetey]

That's not quite as quickly as I was hoping for you, Elise!! I hope the pain, tingling stays at a minimum until November rolls around. {{{Elise}}}