Re: Just received test results

In Reply to: Just received test results posted by Milissa on January 08, 2004 at 16:28:44:

: I have had months of numbness in my hands off an on, I had the EMG test yesterday and they stated I have advanced carpel tunnel in both arms and "should not mess around with this". They feel I should have surgery on both hands. My appointment with my primary care doctor is next week. I'm wondering what now? Should I get a second opinion and if I have the surgery, what is the rehab. time? I use a computer a good part of my day at work, will I need to find a different job after all this is done? Not sure where to go with all this.

A lot of people continue in the same job, with a few adjustments, after having a CTR done. You'll most likely need about 4 weeks to get enough hand use back to type again, but no lifting heavy stuff for another 4 weeks or so. It all depends on how your recovery goes. I'm 3 weeks out from mine, and can type a bit, but I'm still not pain free - still dealing wiht the surgical pain/healing process.