Guest guest Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thank you very much to Fibrojay & & Sheila & jenny and everyone else for your advice on help with carpal tunnel- I'll try that pineapple stuff!!All the best Konia (PS by 'green thumb' before carpal tunnel I meant the gardening variety) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 let me know how you get on with it would be interested to hear if it helps you too Chris > > Thank you very much to Fibrojay & & Sheila & jenny and > everyone else for your advice on help with carpal tunnel- I'll try that > pineapple stuff!! > All the best > Konia > (PS by 'green thumb' before carpal tunnel I meant the gardening variety) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Dear Konia Have you spoken to your doctor about carpal tunnel and possible treatments? I have some experience here because I sell instruments and treatments to orthpaedic surgeons. One of the companies that I work with has a device called C-Trac for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. C-Trac aims to stretch the transverse ligament in the wrist, thus relieving the pain (which is caused by nerves being compressed by that ligament). I've swithered about sending this email, since clearly I do have an interest in this company. But equally this is a little known non-invasive treatment which is effective and which you won't hear about unless I point it out. It is worth looking at and making your own mind up. If you google " C-Trac " you will get alot of hits; in the uk you could look at www.heritagemed.co.uk, and click on carpal tunnel. If this contravenes any of the forum rules then I do apoligise. Deborah > > Dear all, > I had a look for information on this on the website, but I might be too > stupid to find it. > I've got Hashimoto and developed carpal tunnel 1 1/2 years ago, which was > recently diagnosed when I also developed a trigger thumb (up to then it used > to be green..). > Has anyone got experience with carpal tunnel & trigger thumb(s)? > Steroidinjections, operations, gentler ways to sort these problems? > Thank you for your reply. > All the best > Konia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi Deborah - do you know anything about Kinometers Luv - Sheila Dear Konia Have you spoken to your doctor about carpal tunnel and possible treatments? I have some experience here because I sell instruments and treatments to orthpaedic surgeons. One of the companies that I work with has a device called C-Trac for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. C-Trac aims to stretch the transverse ligament in the wrist, thus relieving the pain (which is caused by nerves being compressed by that ligament). I've swithered about sending this email, since clearly I do have an interest in this company. But equally this is a little known non-invasive treatment which is effective and which you won't hear about unless I point it out. It is worth looking at and making your own mind up. If you google " C-Trac " you will get alot of hits; in the uk you could look at www.heritagemed.co.uk, and click on carpal tunnel. If this contravenes any of the forum rules then I do apoligise. Deborah > > Dear all, > I had a look for information on this on the website, but I might be too > stupid to find it. > I've got Hashimoto and developed carpal tunnel 1 1/2 years ago, which was > recently diagnosed when I also developed a trigger thumb (up to then it used > to be green..). > Has anyone got experience with carpal tunnel & trigger thumb(s)? > Steroidinjections, operations, gentler ways to sort these problems? > Thank you for your reply. > All the best > Konia > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.12/2431 - Release Date: 10/13/09 19:11:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sorry Sheila, I've not come accross Kinometers in orthopaedics - although there is a gynae instrument called that. Not sure what it measures though! It sounds as though it ought to be something to do with nerve conduction studies, which they like to do to confirm carpal tunnel. Deborah > > Hi Deborah - do you know anything about Kinometers > > > > Luv - Sheila > > Dear Konia > > Have you spoken to your doctor about carpal tunnel and possible treatments? > > I have some experience here because I sell instruments and treatments to > orthpaedic surgeons. > One of the companies that I work with has a device called C-Trac for the > treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. C-Trac aims to stretch the transverse > ligament in the wrist, thus relieving the pain (which is caused by nerves > being compressed by that ligament). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi Deborah - it is called the 'Lawson Kinemometer' that used to be used to help in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Luv - Sheila I've not come accross Kinometers in orthopaedics - although there is a gynae instrument called that. Not sure what it measures though! It sounds as though it ought to be something to do with nerve conduction studies, which they like to do to confirm carpal tunnel. Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Deborah, thanks for getting in touch - I had a look at the recommended websites - but don't seem to be able to find prices. (I live in the UK) This would be great to get. All the best Konia > > Dear Konia > > Have you spoken to your doctor about carpal tunnel and possible treatments? > > I have some experience here because I sell instruments and treatments to orthpaedic surgeons. > One of the companies that I work with has a device called C-Trac for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. C-Trac aims to stretch the transverse ligament in the wrist, thus relieving the pain (which is caused by nerves being compressed by that ligament). > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Is the bromelain helping, Konia? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! Thanks for any tips on this, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi Bobby, I had the surgery about 15+ years ago (can't exactly remember now) for the tendon to my thumb (called a de quervian (sp?) release)...for me it was not successful. Not only do I still have tendonitis, but the scar tissue is such that if someone accidentally puts their hand around my wrist, I just about fall to my feet from the pain. The worst part is I started getting carpal tunnel in my other hand when I couldn't use my left hand during surgery recovery. I've learned to adapt my life and manage what I do so that I don't get bad flare ups. It definitely took me more than 2 weeks to heal (it is possible the procedure has been refined since I had it). It is different for everyone and it sounds like your daughter has a pretty bad case at the moment coupled with RA. Has she tried any physical therapy or chiropractic? I know there are exercises, etc. that can help. Not sure if I gave you any answers, but the above was my experience. Good luck to Kelley. Beth [ ] carpal tunnel  Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! Thanks for any tips on this, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thanks Beth, Kelley only works part time as a bartender, cannot afford right now to take the time off for the surgery. if it gets real bad, I'm sure she will change her mind. I have heard good and bad, and mostly it depends on a good doctor. She has been bartending for 30 years, sort of hard to get a job doing something else when that is about all you know. Thanks for the info, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club From: bethgalliart@... <bethgalliart@...> Subject: Re: [ ] carpal tunnel Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:07 AM  Hi Bobby, I had the surgery about 15+ years ago (can't exactly remember now) for the tendon to my thumb (called a de quervian (sp?) release)...for me it was not successful. Not only do I still have tendonitis, but the scar tissue is such that if someone accidentally puts their hand around my wrist, I just about fall to my feet from the pain. The worst part is I started getting carpal tunnel in my other hand when I couldn't use my left hand during surgery recovery. I've learned to adapt my life and manage what I do so that I don't get bad flare ups. It definitely took me more than 2 weeks to heal (it is possible the procedure has been refined since I had it). It is different for everyone and it sounds like your daughter has a pretty bad case at the moment coupled with RA. Has she tried any physical therapy or chiropractic? I know there are exercises, etc. that can help. Not sure if I gave you any answers, but the above was my experience. Good luck to Kelley. Beth [ ] carpal tunnel  Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! Thanks for any tips on this, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thanks , she can only go to PT if her dr. prescribes it, as she can't afford it. Kell does not have insurance, she gets rated by a local hospital, and goes to their doctors. I'll see if she can get him to send her for PT. Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club From: hey00nanc <ncogan@...> Subject: [ ] Re: carpal tunnel Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 2:07 PM  > > Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? > They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! _________________________________ Hi Bobby, This is the retired physical therapist in me talking. I do think the results of this surgery are really variable, with some wishing they had not had it. that hand can be incapacitated for some time. I do wonder about a surgeon who downplays the recovery? what they usually mean is that doing the surgery was easy! Will she be able to work if she only can use one hand? Because she also has RA, I would suggest seeing a PT or OT hand specialist and let them look at how she functions and maybe advise about whether this surgery will take care of her biggest problem and how much difference it will make. If the surgeon is rushing surgery without additional evaluation, I would wonder if he just has an empty schedule???? Usually you can find hand rehab or specialized PTs and OTs in the phone book. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Bobby, Does she ice her hand at all? That at least might help alleviate some of the discomfort while she figures out what to do. I love soaking my hand in ice--it hurts like heck for the first 30 seconds or so and then it is pure bliss (at least for me)! Beth [ ] carpal tunnel  Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! Thanks for any tips on this, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Good idea, I'll have her try it, thanks. bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club From: bethgalliart@... <bethgalliart@...> Subject: Re: [ ] carpal tunnel Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:53 PM  Bobby, Does she ice her hand at all? That at least might help alleviate some of the discomfort while she figures out what to do. I love soaking my hand in ice--it hurts like heck for the first 30 seconds or so and then it is pure bliss (at least for me)! Beth [ ] carpal tunnel  Hi Group, anyone out there familiar with the surgery for carpal tunnel? My daughter Kelley, the one that lives with me, has been told she has to have this surgery, he said it was easy, and would take about 2 weeks to heal. Is this true? We have heard many conflicting reports of this, and she is undecided, mostly, she can't afford to miss work. I have googled it, they say surgery is only 60% successful. How about exercise, yoga, acupuncture? They are all suggested as alternative options. I feel sorry for her, she also has very bad RA and her two fore fingers do not bend,she is in worse shape than I am, and is only 51 ! Thanks for any tips on this, Bobby a ( Bobby ) Doyle, dob 12/17/29 DX 5/1995 Interferon 9 weeks/Hydroxyurea 5 years 02/2000 to 06/2002 Gleevec trial, OHSU 06/2002 Gleevec/Trisenox Trial, OHSU 06/2003 Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial, OHSU 04/2004 Sprycel Trial, MDACC, CCR in 10 months 04/2008 XL228 Trial, U of Mich. 01/2009 PCR 5.69 04/2009 Ariad Trial AP24534 09/2009 PCR 0.01 11/2009 PCR 0.034 02/2010 PCRU #840 Zavie's Zero Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 > > Thanks , she can only go to PT if her dr. prescribes it, as she can't afford it. Kell does not have insurance, she gets rated by a local hospital, and goes to their doctors. I'll see if she can get him to send her for PT. Bobby __________________________________________ Hi Bobby, She would want to tell the doctor that she just wants an informational session from a PT, and not treatment....even a single session could help, with some appropriate exercises and info about home treatment. And if it happens, she needs to make that clear when she schedules an appointment.....no big evaluation, just some practical advice, one session. PT charges can be high....but it is not the PT who is seeing the big money....it is whomever owns the practice, and hospital practices are sometimes the worst on price, they expect PT to be a money maker for them. She might also benefit from using some kind of wrist splint/brace....and who knows, she could decorate it and maybe it gets her a little sympathy on the job and higher tips!! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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