Gabapentin for carpal tunnel

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Avatar f tn Saw a neurologist had nerve test done, therapy, and prescribed gabapentin. Well test results came back as carpal tunnel. Now I still have the neck pain and numbness and now have severe back pain and very weak in legs I can barely stand up!
Avatar f tn A couple additional notes. I had EMG testing done on my legs about 18 mo ago and it was normal. Around the same time I had nerve testing in my arms - carpal tunnel & ulnar. It showed mild carpal tunnel as expected but they said nothing that really explained the symptom of waking up with my arms numb / completely asleep. I also had vertigo testing done around then which was negative, and at that point my neuro made a point of saying no results indicated MS.
Avatar f tn I was recently diagnosed with severe carpal tunnel and pinched nerves in my elbow and neck. The neurologist has prescribed Tramadol for the pain. By relieving the pain in this manner am I facing replacing one drug for another? I have never in my life misused any prescribed drug and have never taken any illegal substance. I feel secure in my sobriety however I've read you can become addicted to Tramadol even when you take it as prescribed.
Avatar n tn So Bridget how can I reduce my chances of getting carpal tunnel while still working on the computer for many hours? Also whats my chances of getting carpal tunnel?
17020225 tn?1455749597 Yes, it IS possible for symptoms to come and go as carpal tunnel progresses. A nerve conduction test gives the best evidence in my opinion, of carpal tunnel syndrome. And NO, having a nerve conduction test should absolutely not be contingent on you having surgery after it. How are you doing now?
Avatar f tn Carpal Tunnel doesn't have anything to do with being pregnant. I know my mom has carpal tunnel in both of her hands. She got it because of the work she did for almost 20 years.
Avatar m tn The result showed I have carpal tunnel in right hand. I had surgery for carpal tunnel in the same hand in 1998. I also have been told that I have degenerative disc disease in C5 and C7 areas. My doctor said that the carpal tunnel can be coming from my neck and doing carpal tunnel surgery wouldn't help if it was coming from my neck. Have you ever heard of carpel tunnel coming from neck pain If so, what treatment would you suggest?
Avatar m tn I saw a NS today and he said I Chiari 1 and he also thinks I carpal tunnel and said the numbness in my legs is something else and ordered another MRI an emg. The MRI is for the spine and brain. The emg is for my legs. He prescribed gabapentin for numbness. He didn't seem to concerned with my symptoms so I got home and called.another NS at Hershey med center and got an appt with him he is a chiari specialist.
1386655 tn?1452097056 Hi, I was wondering is there anyone out there who has done steroid shots for moderate carpal tunnel and what was you outcome like? I was told mine is not severe enough for surgery but I need some relief. I'm at the point where I don't know what to do. Any advice,opinions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Avatar f tn m 34w5d and I sleep on my hands which the good ole Internet tells me is carpal tunnel due to fluid in joints.. I feel like an elderly woman not one that's about to give birth!
Avatar f tn Has anyone developed Carpal tunnel or any other wrist pain during pregnancy? Ive had such an easy pregnancy but lately my thumb and wrist have been aching really bad. I heard its common to get in pregnancy.
5009178 tn?1369953775 I am an esthetician and lately my hands have been throbbing and become extremely achy from massaging people during their facials.. I was told that it is carpal tunnel from swelling during pregnancy... it is making my job hard to do and totally ***** lol anyone else have carpal tunnel while pregnant?!
1671473 tn?1450592437 Yes i have hypothyroidism, (4yrs) actually i dont know if this a carpel tunnel symptoms but likewise the symptoms are same with my hand./ fingers, for now i have not yet seen a dr to check if its a carpal tunnel, & also my last blood works was Jan 2012 no idea if my TSH FT3 are balance, im just taking my medication daily & im trying to figured it out about the system here in Virginia beach ive been here for 8 months no health benefits yet but i got a partime job.
Avatar f tn I have to have surgery for carpal tunnel and I have found 100% relief of all my symptoms by visiting an Active Release Therapist, some chiropractors offer the services and some physical therapy places offer it. Made a huge difference.
7536154 tn?1400112427 I'm 36 weeks. And can't wait for this to be over lol. But I have severe pain in my left wrist. I'm a FTM. Any other moms experiencing carpal tunnel and if so how are you dealing with it?
Avatar f tn I have had carpal tunnel in my right hand for years, never in my left until about 2 months ago. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and the pain is almost unbearable. It affects my sleep to the point where I want to cry. I wear braces on both wrists but it doesn't seem to help much. Does anyone have any advice on what works to diminish the pain? I'm desperate!
Avatar f tn I'm 38 weeks and this last week started getting carpal tunnel. It's become almost unbearable and can't even move my fingers at night they hurt so bad. They hurt during the day also just not as bad. I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to take care of my baby when he comes.
Avatar f tn Seen my Dr 2day and found out i have carpal tunnel in both my hands. Has anyone else dealt with this if so what helped you?? My Dr recommended those lil cast looking things, but what helped you?
11812324 tn?1435883504 Has anyone else gotten carpal tunnel since being pregnant? If so, how are you dealing with it?
Avatar f tn I have carpal tunnel syndrome too, there are braces you can buy to help. I personally havent but my hands ache horribly as well. Just to crack my fingers is teeth clenching. I have pretty persistent numbness in my thumb pointer and index finger on both hands. My midwife offered suggestions to sleep with them propped up on pillows and to seriously reduce any sodium intake you might have. Plenty of water, thats what I read all the time. Good luck!
Avatar f tn m nearly 15 weeks. A nurse told me I have carpal tunnel, its hard for me to sleep at night and the nerves in my wrist and fingers hurt frequently. What can I do besides Tylenol and wrist brace?
Avatar f tn I'm 33+2 a ftm and I been having this since I was 30weeks I can't stan this my arms all the way to my hands get numb and they hurt I haven't been getting any sleep it's 4:15a.
Avatar n tn First of all, I apologize if this is in the wrong forum. It seems you have to be a doctor to even figure out the correct place to post ;) Anyways, I was complaining to a friend of wrist pain and they kind of freaked me out. They told me that it's probably carpal tunnel, and they knew someone who had it, and their wrist would spasm and make it look like there was something moving under the skin. They said I'd probably need a brace and surgery as I got older.