Do you wear hand braces at night?
#21
I wear them on both hands every night, the kind with metal in them, if I try going without I wake up with hands all numb. Even with them on, I still get some numbness.
This seems to be an epidemic among crafters.
This seems to be an epidemic among crafters.
#22
I have hard plastic braces that were custom made for me about 13 years ago. I only wear them when I start having pain, numbness and tingling in my hands. I will wear them every night for a week or two and then wear them every other night for another couple of weeks and then I can go without them for a few months before I have to repeat the cycle. The first night I wear them is rough and I usually end up taking them off halfway through the night, but each night gets easier. Better than surgery in my opinion.
#23
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I wore the braces at night for a few years, and they did help. I didn't wake up to numb and tingling arms and hands, anymore. It got so that I was having my hands "fall asleep" while knitting and sewing, and that's when I decided to have the surgery. I had the Right hand done, then waited 3 years and got the other one done. Best decision I ever made. I can knit, sew, and do data entry at work with no troubles. I know it does not work for everyone, but it sure helped me.
#26
I just could not wear those braces. The neurologist told me the earlier I
have surgery the better. My mother waited too long for her and it didn't
make any difference. If braces don't work, get the surgery asap.
I'm so glad I had it done. I have learned not to overdo it. Not too much
typing, cutting, sewing, etc. Takes lots of breaks. Listen to your hands.
It doesn't matter how long it takes to finish a quilt at least I can still
enjoy doing what I like. I am definitely not in the quilt racing category. ;) :D
have surgery the better. My mother waited too long for her and it didn't
make any difference. If braces don't work, get the surgery asap.
I'm so glad I had it done. I have learned not to overdo it. Not too much
typing, cutting, sewing, etc. Takes lots of breaks. Listen to your hands.
It doesn't matter how long it takes to finish a quilt at least I can still
enjoy doing what I like. I am definitely not in the quilt racing category. ;) :D
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
Posts: 6,726
Originally Posted by Tartan
I have recently heard two people who had tunnel carpal surgery that did not get a great result. One is in as much pain, if not more since her surgery and the other has numb hands. Her hands are so numb that she had to quit work. I think if the alternative to braces is surgery...I'd embrace the braces!
#30
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,789
Yep! wearing them for nerly 2 years now. I have carpel tunnel in both wrists, I couldn't sleep due to numbness and tingling. They made a world of difference. it did take some getting used to, since i have them on both hands but well worth it for me.
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