Carpal Tunnel/Repetitive Stress Syndrome in TN-Workers Comp Issue

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apossible,

It took 8-10 yrs. before I started to have a recurrance problem with CT after my surgery. I have had a total of 18 doctors ( counted the other day) and not ONE doctor would repeat the carpal surgery due to so many symptoms of tingling, numbness, hot, cold, color changeing etc. I have had numerous doctors give me different diagnosis of neuropathy, carpal recurrance, RSD, Arthritis , scar tissue, etc.

Personally I am getting to the point I do not know what to do or where to go anymore. I have seen neurologist, ortho surgeons and have been in PM for 2 yrs. this month. I am sick of taking medication and feel it is really taking a toll on my life. If I try not to take any meds. I am bed ridden and cannot do anything. It is helping me work and keeping me comfortable and acting like a bandaide. I am right now looking into a Boston specialist but cannot get a appointment sooner than May.

Everyone like you said heals differently. When I had the surgery I was okay about 6-8 weeks after the surgery with no problems. It is when I was using a stamping machine at work one day a few years ago and started getting the tingling, numbing again. It got worse over time. Now it shows up on my EMG test that there is median nerve damage. It says " mild" like the first time I had one before surgery and when I had the surgery the doctor said it was " severe".

So, I think you are still fairly new to having the surgery and you need to use your hand and keep it moving. The worse thing you can do it not use it and it locks up on you. Do let your doctor know what is going on and there is times when people do have CT surgery and end up with RSD after the surgery and other problems, but I think it is to soon for you to maybe know this at this point. Do a search on CRPS and you will get alot of info. Also alot of people here have it and could give you more information. Good luck.