Re: Achilles Tendonosis/Carpal Tunnel

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

I had carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand the end of February. Prior

to the surgery I was up on and off all night with my arm (not just my

hand) throbbing. I had gotten to a point where I was pretty miserable.

The surgery made a great difference. Right away the throbbing and

numbness was gone. After the stitches were removed I started physical

therapy. I used silicone patches on the scar which helped soften the

scar tissue. My hand is still much weaker than prior to the surgery. The

area on the inside of the palm near the thumb still has some tenderness.

All in all it was well worth it.

I wasn't laid up long at all. The day of the surgery I stayed in bed and

most of the next day as well (it was a weekend anyway). I was up and

around - not using the hand - after that. The stitches were in for 10

days. Then it was limited activity for the next 4 weeks. But to be

honest I pretty much resumed everything.

Good luck!

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[Guest guest]

I've had partial tears in both my achilles tendons over the past

couple of years. I was told that the RA weakens the tendons. I had

to go to physical therapy both times to get it to heal. I've changed

my shoes to those with much more support which helped - the PT sent me

to a special shoe store.

On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM, Vicki Bucy <VBUCY@...> wrote:

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> Hi everyone,

>

> I would like to know of any of you have been diagnosed with Achilles

> Tendinosis and/or Carpal Tunnel. I've had both since before I was formally

> diagnosed with RA. I'm having surgery on my right hand sometime this month

> and see the Ankle doctor next week regarding the tendinosis. The last time I

> saw him, he could not do anything for me so I saw a podiatrist and got

> orthotics which really helped with a lot of other symptoms as well.

>

> Can any of you tell me about the carpal tunnel surgery? How long can I

> expect to be " laid up " . I'll be having the open surgery. If any of you have

> had surgery for your Achilles tendonosis, can you tell me about it?

>

> Thanks so much. You all are a wonderful group and I appreciate the support

> we all give each other.

>

> Sincerely, Vicki

>

> Vicki Bucy

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> 863.738.5390, c

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> PO Box 159

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> Dade City, FL 33526-0159

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> <mailto:vbucy@...> vbucy@...

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[Guest guest]

Thank those of you who answered my questions regarding Achilles Tendonosis

and Carpal Tunnel. I saw the hand doctor today and scheduled surgery for my

right hand. When that heals, I'll have my left one done. It's good to know

that you got relief from the surgery. As for the Achilles Tendonosis, I saw

that doctor today as well. According to him, there isn't much left to do (I

have already had physical therapy and orthotics, plus I wore an immobilizer

for a month the last time I went) except surgery. He said that unless I

" just couldn't stand it " he would not recommend surgery. The surgery takes a

long time to heal and would amount to about six to eight months recover. I

don't have time for that right now . guess it's not bad enough yet!

Thanks again for the information. Happy and healthy days for you all.

Vicki

Vicki Bucy

863.738.5390, c

PO Box 159

Dade City, FL 33526-0159

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