Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery??
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Hi, just wondering if anyone has had the carpal tunnel release surgery done.
Ive been having a problem with both hands for ages and today i went to see the orthopedic dr. He wants to do this surgery on both my hands.
Just want to hear other peoples experiences of this?
Are you in the UK? Ive seen videos on youtube but they are from america and people get put to sleep but in the UK i think your awake. It says the surgery doesnt work for some people and there can be complications. I just dont know if its something i should be doing at 32 
Hi kirsteyjames I have carpal tunnel in both hands. And I will not have the op. I've all so got rheumatoid arthritis arthumritis lupus and other health issues. Doctors told me it would not help me because of what I got. I get good days and bad days. Hope the op helps you .
I dont mind having the op if it will help me but im not sure if i have carpel tunnel or something else. I was literally in the room 5 minutes. He said so youve been referred because of your hands can you tell me more? I said when i wake up in the mornings my arms feel dead and tingly and i feel like ive got no strength. I do have pins and needles and numbness or aching some other times but mostly in the morning. He took my right hand and tapped on it and i said my fingers felt funny. So he said i can have the surgery or try a splint and just deal with it. He asked if i wanted help and i said yes so he gave me a leaflet and said they would be in touch with an apppointment to have surgery. Can he really diagnose it in minutes? I assumed there would be some tests or sensors to see if the nerve was trapped 
I had this done 18 years ago on one hand under local. The relief was instant after the drugs had worn off. I was back at work 2 days later and driving a week later when I had the bandages and stitches removed. I wouldn't have both hands done at the same time as I had a few problems washing and dressing but I haven't had any problems since and my scar is virtually invisible.
Thank you, thats made me feel a lot better 
My wife and I have been talking about it this evening and i think im going to go ahead (one hand at a time) 
KirsteyJames Good luck. It is worth it and because it's local you are out and home in a couple of hours.
Jamala i had my left hand done yesterday and im in agony. I dont know if something has gone wrong ir if its supposed to hurt this much 
KirsteyJames 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen every 4 hours for a couple of days I was told but didn't need them. Sorry you are in agony, follow the instructions from the hospital as you may be a bit bruised but I am sure you will feel fine as it heals. Good luck.
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