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What Are The Signs Of Having Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?
I am a 59 year old male. I am 6 foot, 265 pounds and a diabetic smoker. I had a cervical laminotomy with decompression on C2, 3, and 4. about six weeks ago. It was pretty severe and I still have a lot of pain. My gp insisted that I have a heart cath before the surgery. to everyones surprise I am clear as a bell. I had carpal tunnel release surgery last august and it didn't help much. after all of that here's my gripe. Before the surgery and now too, when I smoke or wear a nicotine patch both arms, hands, and fingers go numb and tingly. all ten fingers.When I tell the doctors about it they say carpal tunnel. I don't 100 percent agree. wut ya think ?
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Thanks for your query
After going through your description of suffering the most likely treatable cause is- Carpal tunnel syndrome that is nerve (Median) compression at wrist. This leads to numbness and tingling sensation in thumb, index finger and difficulty in doing fine work. May be confirmed by nerve study (EMG/NCV).
The definitive treatment is small surgical procedure in which the tissue causing nerve compression is released. Meanwhile you can give her tricyclic antidepressant like pregablin after having a word with your local doctor.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for your query
After going through your description of suffering the most likely treatable cause is- Carpal tunnel syndrome that is nerve (Median) compression at wrist. This leads to numbness and tingling sensation in thumb, index finger and difficulty in doing fine work. May be confirmed by nerve study (EMG/NCV).
The definitive treatment is small surgical procedure in which the tissue causing nerve compression is released. Meanwhile you can give her tricyclic antidepressant like pregablin after having a word with your local doctor.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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