WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1998: Re: carpal tunnel relief?

Re: carpal tunnel relief?

From: Ann (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 Dec 1998 22:29:40 -0600 (CST)

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I am a computer programmer who has dealt with ulnar nerve compression (similar to carpal tunnel, different nerve). I saw 6 different doctors. I refused surgery, because my research found it didn't help most people. The first doctor put me in a brace 24 hours a day. I developed severe problems from that, the worst of which was minor nerve damage. You only should wear a brace when you are NOT using your arm. Liz is having these symptoms because of fluid retention from the pregnacy. The problem will go away after delivery. One of the books I have says that vitamin B6 can give some relief for pregnant women. A friend of mine had this when she was pregnant and the doctor gave her some injections of something (I can't remember what) and she was fine.

**Surgery should NOT be an option for pregnacy related carpal tunnel.** I only wrote this because there are so many doctors out there who don't know enough about this problem and would operate on a pregnant woman. FYI, I was finally helped by agressive physical therapy and exercise. One doctor (who didn't know what she was talking about) told me find a new career. That was 2 years ago, and (obviously) I'm still using a computer. Liz, please talk to your doctor about options to help you get through these last few weeks of pregnacy. Get a referral if need be. This will go away, but there is no need for you to suffer these last few weeks.

Ann

At Mon, 14 Dec 1998, Jean wrote: >
>Hi Liz: I work in a neurosurgeon's office (secretary, not surgeon!!),
>and the only relief I have heard of is with using a brace, and if it
>doesn't offer relief, then surgery as an outpatient under local
>anaesthesia. As a rule, I think the brace only has to be worn at night
>- perhaps this would be your best bet. I don't know anything about the
>B12, but I'm a believer in "alternative medicine" myself and if it won't
>hurt to try it, then I say go for it. The surgeon I work for has great
>success with the carpal tunnel surgery and his patients seem to get
>along really well, without exception. If your problem doesn't resolve
>itself with the other means, perhaps you would consider this. Either
>way - hope you get some relief!
>
>Be well,
>Jean
>
>--
>"Life is not the way it is supposed to be. It is the way it is.
>The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
>

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