Is there any known/tried relief for carpal tunnel other than surgery?

I had prolonged & chronic Otitis media for nearly 7 years and after the 2nd surgery started having slight numbness in my hands. I slowly began to notice that the numbness had travelled to my palms and fingers (both hands) making it difficult for me to keep my hands elevated for more than a minute. Working on the computer seem to have aggravated it (or it could have started with the use of the mouse/keyboard). I underwent pysiotherapy for 20 days with not much relief.
I saw an advt for 'Wristiser'. Is this useful, has someone tried this. I dont want any more surgeries as I am sick of hospitals after nearly 4 surgeries in 2 years. Besides, I am told that surgery will reduce the dexterity in my fingers making it impossible to handle delicate tasks. I am an accountant and have to work long hours on the computer / writing. I'm 38 and weigh average

My Ex husband was an electrician and his hands would cramp up and a guy at his job said taking a B Vitamin ( with all the B's in it) will help. he tried it and said he did feel some relief.

Is there a chance that your thyroid gland is under active? If so have it checked. They wanted to operate on my wrists but when I started medication for my thyroid the carpal tunnel symptons went

Quit all work with keyboard/mouse and rest that wrist completely! Adopt good posture and ergonomic design.

If you need surgery and wait too long, you will not get a good result. That is why many people have loss of dexterity of continued numbness even after surgery. A chiropractor can help with treatment for carpal tunnel. Twenty days of treatment is not long for carpal tunnel. They should have given you exercises that you can do daily. Many people find that wearing wrist braces at night is enough to stop the pain and discomfort during the day.

If you decide (with a medical professional's advice) that you do need surgery, you should not have to be in the hospital. This is most often done on an outpatient basis.

I have not used the Wristiser, but I have seen other implements that help you exercise the muscles in your hand and arm and they do seem to work well.

Good luck to you.

Muscles can have knots (trigger points) that make them tight which in turn put pressure on nerves and other things.
Molasses - a couple of swigs or Bananas 1 or 2 - both contain magnesium and potassium for muscles.
Try working with the principles taught in The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
I use a chiropractor and massage therapist with it