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newtofl
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« on: May 27, 2003, 03:48:47 pm » |
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A while ago, I saw a post on carpal tunnel excercises but have been unable to find it. Does anyone know what exercises I can do to relieve the pain I have associated with carpal tunnel? I type all day long and this weekend, I was in pain in my left hand with tingly finger tips in both hands.
Thanks.
Susan
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dharma
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2003, 04:10:57 pm » |
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Hi, I only got carpal tunnel when I was pregnant! I used to use a brace which worked very well. It slowed down the typing a bit though.
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JessW
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2003, 05:26:32 pm » |
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hi there to a fellow sufferer!
I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome back in 1990 and about 2 yrs later with RSI proper (at least that is what I call it) so I know what you are going through. More annoying than anything else. I don't know where you could have seen the article but ere are a few good tips that I use on a regular basis.
Exercises - best done in warm water as make your hand fee supported - any form of slow stretch exercises are good.
Comfort - gently warm some vegetable oil to just below hand tolerant level and soak your hand in it - helps a lot even if it does sound odd. Be careful not to overheat.
Follow that with hand rub using any moisturiser or similar (vaseline at a pinch or almost any kind of brufen gel if you are not allergic) on wrist and forearm which also feels good. Even better if someone else does it for you!!!
When I am particularlly bad I use a tuby grip and strap my hand(s) for a couple of hours so you cannot use it even if you wanted to (compulsory rest).
Hope this helps some.
Jess
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patphi
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2003, 12:37:32 pm » |
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I too am a carpal tunnel sufferer. I have been taking glocasamine (not sure of the spelling) for over 3 years and it has helped.
Also, when I go to bed I rub my hands with Banalog (similar to Ben Gay but better), put on a pair of old flannel gloves and put on braces.
While none of this is a cure. It has helped the pain and discomfort.
I know my doctor wants to do surgery but I have put it off for 2 years using the above methods.
Hope you fell better.
Pat In Orlando
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countrigal
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2003, 01:39:47 pm » |
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I suffer mildly, thanks to some hints my doc gave me. When I notice it flare up, or the pain starts, I get home and put my brace(s) on, especially overnight. This gives the wrist a break without you neding to ensure that it's in the proper angle to relieve that pressure the best. If that doesn't work, or the pain is stronger, then I take a Motrin - which helps with the inflammation - and then follow it up with the braces. I tend not to use the braces at work as they do slow typing down, but I found that using them at home either on weekends or overnight has helped me considerably. I went from suffering terribly from it to now barely noticing it and wearing the braces very, very rarely.
Hope you get some relief!
CountriGal
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2003, 02:39:40 pm » |
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I don't suffer as you do, but do get tendonitis/sp? - which is very similar, and I too use the wrist splint/s when required. So annoying when I try to pick something up and it drops right out of my hand when times are bad! Good though that someone else has to vacuum at times. Think these symptoms are 'unfortunate' legacies from our chosen career.  Pam
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