Originally Posted by nycquilter
in carpal tunnel, your hands don't cramp. the arm becomes unbelievable numb or simply tingles incessantly. there is pain but not in the hands. I've had the surgery on both hands and wow! it felt so much better even the moment I woke up from the surgery
Mine did...in fact, one cramped up like a claw that I couldn't "uncramp" for about an hour one morning. That's what drove me to the doctor. I also had the numbness and tingles. But, you're correct...surgery makes it all SO much better :)