carpal tunnel

[nando]

Since this is a repair of my tractor driving (right) wrist, I hope this is the correct place to post. I'm beginning to have more carpal tunnel discomfort, so surgery is becoming an option for relief. I would really appreciate to hear from someone who has had this surgery. Please share your experience with results, recovery, and satisfaction with this repair. Thanks again for any reply.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

So far I've put off surgery, but do exercises and wear a brace at night ...

I've heard there are some kinda shots that will possibly help, lasts from 1-12 months ... Cost is about $400 ... But I haven't done that yet either ... Still driving my semi-truck and tractor when I'm home ...

 

[ArlyA]

Had both my writs done after years of pain and my arms falling going numb. Best thing was having those tunnels clipped and greif went away... (in time)

 

[Thomas]

Had it done no regrets,just take it easy for couple months.

 

[kf4uda]

I am with @ArlyA and @Thomas. I have had both done after suffering too long. Should have done it sooner. As Thomas said just take it easy for a couple of months.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I had gotten so bad I was dropping things, had both of mine done at the same time, figured while I was out and down go ahead with it, the doctor went through the palms of my hands up into the wrist and did mine, I healed up pretty quickly and was back in action, I would recommend it to anyone who is suffering with pain, numbness, sleepless nights and dropping things.

 

[caver]

Went through palm and no noticeable scar. That wrist can still become irritated BUT it happens after repeated abuse such as mouse usage. If it's your dominant hand you will learn to wipe with the other hand as you heal. I know, TMI as the kids say.

 

[Alan W.]

Had my right hand done when I couldn’t hold a piece of paper. My mind said I had it gripped but it would slip out of my hand. I never had pain or symptoms until one night all of a sudden I couldn’t grip anything.
Tried the shots no help. Had the surgery and afterwards the surgeon told me I couldn’t go back to what I was doing so I made a career change.
Impact such as hammering will mess mine up for a day or two but other than that Im good.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

I'm putting off the surgery until after I retire from truck driving, and probably only do one at a time, both hurt me now on and off, occasionally go numb, but never lost my grip except after a horrible day of pounding fence posts in ROCKY ground, but right side is worse, but I live alone, so one hand I can deal with until the other one heals ...

 

[RjCorazza]

I had my Left wrist done about 18 years ago. After a brief recovery I was as good as new.

 

[nando]

Many thanks to all who responded. Your responses have certainly removed a lot of worry about this surgery. Thanks again.