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What Causes Numbness In Thumb After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Question: I had carpal tunnel surgery 5 weeks ago and still have the numbness in my thumb and 2 fingers is the normal?
It's even worse now then before surgery, can't sleep at night because of the pain. Danette
It's even worse now then before surgery, can't sleep at night because of the pain. Danette
Brief Answer:
You should have following medicine; it takes time
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It takes sometime ( 10-12 weeks) to recover from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome following surgery. The drugs commonly given are pregablin, vitamin B12 (shots/pills) along with ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. If you are having it well and good otherwise get them prescribed.
Temporary use of night splint also helps.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
You should have following medicine; it takes time
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It takes sometime ( 10-12 weeks) to recover from symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome following surgery. The drugs commonly given are pregablin, vitamin B12 (shots/pills) along with ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. If you are having it well and good otherwise get them prescribed.
Temporary use of night splint also helps.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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