candicane

I was never told I had it but, I was sure I had it or something very similiar. Used an ace bandage daily for several weeks. then at night I would get a rice sock hot(like wow all most too hot) I did this for several weeks. It got better and if it flairs up a bit I wear the ace bandage and start the hot packs,
I quilt, hand quilt, crochet and knit. Mostly quilting but still can't resist a few little crochet flowers and coasters and such. Hope this helps you would love to know ....

quilter 76

Hi, I have had carpal tunnel in my right hand for quite a few year, had the elft oen fix in 1997, what a relief. I ahve triend many things to keep from beling laid up from quilting. Most help for a while, the brace does not help at all. So surgery is scheduled for this coming Monday. Sure love this quilting board. Anna

Wintersewer

I also had the surgery, one hand at a time. It was a small inconvenience for a total cure!! I did use the braces (at night) that I bought in a drugstore for several years with good success, but after awhile they did not work. My incision was 1/2" right on my wrist....piece of cake!!!!

retired2

My chiropractor has cured many such cases and with NO surgery! Look for a Chiropractor with expertise in arms and legs. Certaintly lots better than the alternative!

Janice Thompson

Thanks for all the information. My Thumb, index and middle finger tingle. I think I will try the Super B complex and B6 l00 mg daily and see if this works for me. I was a typist and hand quilter.

candicane

look up Tri-Vita on the net they have some really good b12 and such

RonieM

I had ct in both hands. Had surgery on right hand about 6 years ago. Just had surgery on left hand yesterday. Typing with one finger. lol Tried braces, pt, etc. before surgery. I spend about 6-7 hours a day on computer at work, then I quilt at night and do home improvement projects, so not much rest for my hands. Surgery was the best option for me.

mrsjdt

Just had arthroscopic release done this past July---absolutely amazing outcome. Once the tunnel is compressed---it's compressed--I was told you can prevent it from getting worse but it doesn't get better. I wore a brace for 2 years, it helped, but it never goes away (must add, I had the release done 15 years ago---and that "butchering" was what caused the 2 year delay---sorry I waited. Technology has come a LONG way!!! Able to move my fingers immediately after surgery, back to work (medical office receptionist-phones, appts (all done the old fashioned way--writing), typing, filing) in 2 weeks.

All Thumbs

As a quick stenographer (that's shorthand brief forms for you that are unfamiliar with early secretary days of taking hand dictation), a fast typist, a rag time piano player and eventually a computer tap dancer (LOL). I too had to quit my job because of carpel and other joint problems. While still working, the company sent me to three specialists and I tried everything from heat physical therapy (dipping in hot wax) to muscle relaxing techniques. I did not want an operation. Yes, I wore the braces at night and some while on the computer. To this day, I occasionally get them back on but generally just stop doing what I am doing, take IB and hope for the best. Prayer works pretty good too!

When I retired, I purchased a machine which tied, cut the threads and raised the feet automatically. What a blessing as I am able to continue my charity quilting of 20 to 25 quilts a year plus other projects. Quilting in retirement is good but watch the clock and stretch those fingers.

dublb

WOW Ya'll are soooo helpful! I see the Dr. again on Fri. & I think that I'll ask him to send me to a neurologist. I see my Chiropractor for my back on Mon. so I'll ask him about my hand then. My biggest fear is about hand quilting. It's my favorite part. I bought the B6 today, thanks! The brace does seem to be making a big difference. Again Thanks!