Still Have Carpel Tunnel?

[Sannah 258]

Hello Everyone!

I am curious if you've had/have carpel tunnel if, as you lost/loose weight have your symptoms diminished?

I had a Nerve Conduction Test (NCT) and I have a very moderate case of carpel tunnel, which I acquired with pregnancy! ;( I endured real bad carpel tunnel symptoms during my entire pregnancy. After birth, symptoms mellowed out and then came back!!! The doctor feels that surgery is a good option for me, as I have been dealing with carpel tunnel for too long to use a less invasive treatment. Also, I have tried many treatment options.

I will research this option, but not sure a surgeon is willing to take a risk operating, because of how obese I am (BMI 52). I will surely find out more information.

After my own research and talking to the doctor who performed my NCT, I discovered that there is a connection between carpel tunnel syndrome and obesity. However, the doctor was unable to tell me if weight loss would help with the carpel tunnel.

Curious what experience has been with carpel tunnel?

[Candyman 38]

I had carpel tunnel for the last 15 years. I had decided to get the surgery and got the date for next month. But, I have noticed this last week. I have not had any symptoms. I haven't talked to the doctor yet but I don't think I'm doing the surgery. I was sleeved May 23rd and have lost 50 lbs. so far.

[Sannah 258]

Candyman,

Great news to hear! How does this feel? Great I can only imagine!!! What a relief for you!! Thank you for sharing! I am thankful to hear your story!!!

Sannah

[ALIGAYLE 20]

ooooooooohhhh...good question!!! I also had it with my pregnancies, and it left right away after delivery. Now I just have it (pain)very occasionally. But I do wake up everyday with numbness.

I know a few people who've had the surgery and said it was the best thing they ever did...

[Sannah 258]

I wish I was that lucky!!! Currently I cannot unscrew bottle tops to prepare them for washing. My husband has to care for baby in the am because I do no have use of my hands. So frustrating!! My activities of daily living are surely disrupted by carpel tunnel!!! So, great to hear the surgery is successful!!

Sannah

[Sannah 258]

I had carpel tunnel for the last 15 years. I had decided to get the surgery and got the date for next month. But, I have noticed this last week. I have not had any symptoms. I haven't talked to the doctor yet but I don't think I'm doing the surgery. I was sleeved May 23rd and have lost 50 lbs. so far.

Hey,

I am curious if you saw a neurologist for carpel tunnel? Did you have an MRI of the brain?

Thank you kindly!

Sannah