Re: Discouraged!!

In Reply to: Re: Discouraged!! posted by Marie on October 29, 2003 at 18:51:02:

: : : I posted last Thursday re: Nerve Conduction results showing negative for CTS. I has a visit with the hand specialist and he was not sure what was going on either. My symptoms are STILL the same. He injected my left wrist with cortisone. By the way, he wants the brace back on during the day.(for awhile) He wants to see me in one month, or sooner if symptoms warrant. He says if the cortisone helps me, that it probably is not CTS and he wants to avoid surgery if possible. BUT if the cortisone does NOT help, then he may do the release surgery. Says the test could have been false negative? Thought I would let you know. Thanks for listening.

: : Just hang in there. If theres not any relief give his office a call and make an appointment. Sometimes we take our hands for granted. Have you ever heard the old cliche that you never appreciate something till you've lost it. Take care of yourself and follow your instincts. They're usually always right. Best of wishes to you. Please keep us updated. Melani

: Melani,
: Thanks for your most kind words. I just dont know what to do. The specialist is a surgeon but I was impressed that he did not want me going through surgery if wasnt necessary. He even asked me what I wanted him to do. I just said FIX my hand. I know now what you all have been going through. I think my husband now thinks this is all in my head!! That doesnt help either. Thanks again.

Marie our husbands want us back just like we were before Ct and sometimes they dont understand what were going thru. The main thing is to take care of yourself and when you do, then hubby is going to be happy. Your hand should be your main goal now, then the rest will follow. good luck to you, Melani