Re: Hello old friends

In Reply to: Re: Hello old friends posted by Susie on December 07, 2003 at 18:52:01:

: Hi, Debbie. You know, I've heard people talk about the pain associated with CTS but I've never really noticed much pain. It's just the pins and needles feeling, the "shocks" I get when doing certain things, and the aggravating numbness that I've had to deal with. I guess if I had searing pain like some have alluded to here I'd be opting for surgery, too (maybe). I say maybe because I'm still skeptical about surgery - it scares me to death. I worry about being in that 3% that have bad outcomes.

: Susie

hmm its surprising I haven't jumped into surgery because all the people in my area who I know personally, have had nothing but successes..Some had open release & some endo & they are doing great years later. Not one is sorry they had it done.. But like you I'm afraid of that small3%.
In the back of my mind I think of Melani & how she was unfortunate enough to get the worst of the worst doctors who should have his license revoked..
I wish they would invent a good artificial thumb joint becuase thats when I'd opt for surgery real fast... pain you know..
Debbie