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What Should I Take For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Hi, I have a problem with my two fingers on my hand. I have a tingle that goes up to my hand from the two fingers I suspect that I have a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome It s 02.30 am here and I m having an appointment with a neurologist at 09.00 the problem is that my hand is getting worse and can t even sleep please advise whether I should look for immediate help or to wait until the morning Thank you very much in advance
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Hello,
For carpel tunnel syndrome you can use Splint to be applied on your wrist , and topical lidocaine ointment on skin over the wrist. Steroid injection is also helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig
For carpel tunnel syndrome you can use Splint to be applied on your wrist , and topical lidocaine ointment on skin over the wrist. Steroid injection is also helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig
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Hi,
Get your NCV test done to comfirm for carpel tunnel syndrome, usually gabapentin 400 mg+ nortriptyline 10 mg at bed time is drug of choice, however in some cases surgery is needed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
Get your NCV test done to comfirm for carpel tunnel syndrome, usually gabapentin 400 mg+ nortriptyline 10 mg at bed time is drug of choice, however in some cases surgery is needed.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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