Neuropathy?

I had carpal tunnel in both hands had surgery went fine now i delvope neuropathy in both arms i am on all kinds of meds nothing seems to help had the lancane drip that all last a short time can someone out there help i had blood test sugar test that was fine what to do? why can'nt someone come up with a cure or les painfull please help going to best hosp. in boston i,m tied of that to.please help

Hi dominic. Sorry to hear about your suffering. Obviously your docs missed on the diagnosis.

The most likely diagnosis (and most common condition that is misdiagnosed as CTS) is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). This is a variety of 'conditions' that irritate or compress the neurovascular bundle as it passes through the neck and shoulder into the arm/hand.

The problem with TOS is that there is no simple lab/diagnostic test the lazy doctor can order to establish the diagnosis. It is diagnosed the old fashioned way - by adequate knowledge, proper history taking, and proper PHYSICAL examination. Sadly, most docs lack all three of these skills.

So, you need to find a doctor with knowledge/expertise in TOS. Demand a referral to a TOS specialist (just say "TOS" to your treating doc, if he/she doesn't immediately know what you are talking about, you know this doc is clueless about this COMMON condition). Additionally, many Chiropractors have experience diagnosing and treating TOS.

Lastly, TOS is obviously only one of many causes of your symptoms. But it the NUMBER ONE differential diagnosis for CTS, so it is high on the list of possibilities.

Best wishes and good luck.

I am not sure what your question is, but it seemed that you are already being care of by a team of physicians and pharmacists. I know that modern medicine has its limits and that can be so frustrating.
I am not sure if you are saying that you are in pain but if that's the case, you should be able to discuss it with your physicians and they might switch you to more powerful painkiller.

All I have to offer are encouragement, and prayers.

Wish you the best

I also have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but never had corrective surgery, I have Neuropathy due to stroke. and an autoimmune disease. Here is an information page. I hope it helps. My thought is that your blood may be to thick, as mine is. I am on anticoagulants which helps some.
Best wishes

Ask your doctors about the drug neurontin......it is a seizure drug that they have found out helps neuropathy....alot of people go on this after chemo because of nerve damage....mayo clinic put my cousin on 1500 mg per day and she says it is a miracle drug for her....she had had chemo and had neuropathy in her legs...hope this info helps

During your surgery something might have happened to a nerve that is making this happen, the neuropathy. I take cymbalta for my neoropathy and I think it is working well. You might talk to a doctor about it and also discuss the possibilities of something being damaged in there to cause this pain. Your best bet would be a neuro surgeon!! Please give a neuro surgeon a try and see what he can do for you!! I really think it would be worth your pain and suffering!!