I had carpal tunnel in both wrists. Couldn't sew for more than a few minutes before they ached and my fingers went numb. Went to a neurologist and had the shock test - that was the worst part of the whole deal. He said that I had severe carpal tunnel in both wrists, and suggested surgery. I had both of them done, two weeks apart in early 2009. Only a small scar about 3/4 of an inch in the heel of my hand now - and ABSOLUTELY no more pain or numbness!! It is well worth the sugery in my opinion.
Mona McPherson