When having carpal tunnel syndrome, where does it hurt??

When having carpal tunnel syndrome, where does it hurt??

wrist fingers arm but mainly the wrist

In your hands a wrist

I HAVE HEARD THAT CARPAL TUNNEL IS IN UR WRISTS.

Just about everywhere from your elbows down to the tips of your fingers

Carpal Tunnel hurts in your wrists, the part when your hand is palm up. They have pads for use with your typewriter or mother board that really help. If you think you have Carpal Tunnel syndrome, then see your doctor. Keep typing. We love your questions!!!

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (although not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move. The carpal tunnel - a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand houses the median nerve and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed. The result may be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm. Although painful sensations may indicate other conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common and widely known of the entrapment neuropathies in which the body's peripheral nerves are compressed or traumatized. Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor's direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending. If there is inflammation, applying cool packs can help reduce swelling. Drugs- In special circumstances, various drugs can ease the pain and swelling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonprescription pain relievers, may ease symptoms that have been present for a short time or have been caused by strenuous activity. Orally administered diuretics ("water pills") can decrease swelling. Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) or the drug lidocaine can be injected directly into the wrist or taken by mouth (in the case of prednisone) to relieve pressure on the median nerve and provide immediate, temporary relief to persons with mild or intermittent symptoms. (Caution: persons with diabetes and those who may be predisposed to diabetes should note that prolonged use of corticosteroids can make it difficult to regulate insulin levels. Corticosterioids should not be taken without a doctor's prescription.) Additionally, some studies show that vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) supplements may ease the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercise - Stretching and strengthening exercises can be helpful in people whose symptoms have abated. These exercises may be supervised by a physiotherapist, who is trained to use exercises to treat physical impairments, or an occupational therapist, who is trained in evaluating people with physical impairments and helping them build skills to improve their health and well-being. Alternative therapies - Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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varies from person to person.

If you are experiencing any of the following, you should ask a doctor about it:

shooting pain from elbow to wrist
tingling sensation in hands or fingers
cramping in the hand
wrist pain
inability to make a fist
Any tingly or numb feeling anywhere from the finger tips to the elbow.

Chances are that if you spend a lot of time on the computer or other equipment with similar wrist and forarm usage and you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you probably have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Here's an interesting note I found. Patients with Carpal Tunnel often have a Vitamin B deficiency. Try to up your intake of Vitamins B6 and B12. And obviously, if at all possible, improve the ergonomics of your working environment. Just google "prevent carpal tunnel" and you will find many suggestions.

Good luck!

Carpal tunnel is located in the lower hand upper wrist. It pinches the nerves in the hand. I personally din not have pain. It is tingling or going numb in the fingers. This makes it difficult to hold things, write, even sleep.

Symptoms usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Some carpal tunnel sufferers say their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. The symptoms often first appear in one or both hands during the night, since many people sleep with flexed wrists. A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day. Decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. In chronic and/or untreated cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. Some people are unable to tell between hot and cold by touch.

Go see a competent massage therapist. I am one, and I have cured about 90% of what others including doctors thought was carpal tunnel syndrome. Most of the time it is trigger points in the forearm and even in the rotator cuff that radiate pain down and/or put pressure on joints and nerve. Regardless, a good trigger point massage will almost always cure it.

Your fingers and writs, your fingers maybe be numb at times. It will hurt to hold things if you grip them and you may loose grip of things and drop things.