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.

Hi Milissa
I had cts surgery 7-8 years ago. I use a computer FAR more now than did before the surgery. I have Cubital Tunnel Syndrome now but that's a different story.

If surgery is recommended I'd say go for it. It's very minor stuff & even if it doesn't cure, it's sure to take some pressure off the median nerve & give you relief from your symptoms. The surgery itself is nothing to be worried about. I'd be more scared of the dentist.

Take your time, find out as much as you can about cts & its treatment but don't believe ALL you read. There's a whole lot of BS on this internet!
Good Luck
Evelyn