neurontin and carpal tunnel

When I just touch very gently, it feels like fiberglass or hundreds of metal splinters or something is in there. My neuro has me on neurontin, 400mg, and I am having carpal tunnel surgery on one hand. The pain is not controlled. What is it and what can I do for relief?

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?

Or it might be Carpal tunnel syndrome.. I would look into it more and ask your doctor about Carpal tunnel syndrome.. Look up some more information about it.

2 mm herniation in jan 2013 had 2 MRI just had a EMG Done Yesterday. Now they tell me I have Carpal Tunnel In right hand and borderline carpal tunnel in left. Ok yes, that great at least it shows i am telling truth about the numbness in my arms but what about my legs they are numb too??? Just so confused my nuerologist has said i need surgery and is referring me to a nuerosurgon , so not sure what he will say. Just confused. Are these related?

Hi, Your symptoms suggest of a Carpal tunnel syndrome . The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, a canal in the wrist that is surrounded by bone on three sides, and a transverse carpal ligament on the fourth. Nine tendons—the flexor tendons of the hand—pass through this canal. The median nerve can be compressed by a decrease in the size of the canal, an increase in the size of the contents (such as the swelling of lubrication tissue around the flexor tendons), or both.

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!

Hi, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. 9 long flexors of the wrist and fingers and 1 nerve (median) run within this spatially limited and relatively rigid tunnel. Thus, any increase in pressure within the tunnel compresses the injury-prone median nerve. Risk factors include Repetitive hand work, Endocrine imbalance, History of neuropathy, associated conditions, Rheumatoid arthritis and Pregnancy.

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.

Muscle pain can be attributed to thyroid conditions. Are you on medication for Hashimotos? My doctor started saying 'carpal tunnel' syndrome to me at one stage when I was hyper and I dismissed it (correctly). Do you have copies of your thyroid blood tests?

Your hands could be numb from carpal tunnel. The feet I have no idea!

I have been told by one doctor that I have carpal tunnel , and two doctors ( one an orthopedic surgeon) that I seem to have carpal tunnel. Although they didn't want to do the nerve conduction unless I wanted surgery. I had pain in the right hand, wrist, thumb mostly, first and second fingers for about 2 weeks. It mostly went away for about a week and a half , then came back stronger for about 2 days. That was a week ago.

Hi I'm possibly either 9 or 11weeks (won't know till dating scan..) and I'm getting pins and needles and numbness in one of my hands, I've googled it and think it may be carpal tunnel, I just wondered if this was too early on for that or whether any of you were experiencing it too ??

Try wrist braces for carpal tunnel. The numbness is caused by the extra swelling now that you are pregnant. My doctor also said make sure you drink lots of water. I've also noticed that putting a pillow under each arm to level them with my body helps. Hope that helps. My numbness lasts all day not just at night and is extremely painful. I wear my wrist braces a lot during the day as well.

They can do some easy tests to see if it is carpal tunnel or tendonitis and if so they can have you do a nerve conductivity test. If not then you would probably see a neurologist.

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!

I had it bad and I had to wear the braces 24/7 and at night I had to have a pillow on each side of me and prop my arms up while sleeping slightly on an incline. That was the only way I could get relief :( good luck.

It says that capital tunnel is common during pregnancy. Has anybody experienced this and what do I do to help it and prevent it from getting worse. I am a cna could it be from work?

I have 3 weeks left and i have been experiencing carpal tunnel. Doc said its normal due to more fluid and pressure on my nerves from the baby. Ihave been taking tylenol and using ben gay. My dad got me a copper bracelet which is used to reduce inflamation..works well! Anyone else going tbrough this and if so any tips to get rid of the pain ??

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.

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.

Dunno about anyone else but my poor hands, particularly my right hand are all swelled up and v tight and sore at bedtime and in morning. I also have constant numbness in two of my fingers. Anyone else feeling it? !

I'm 37+5 and have been having carpal tunnel like symptoms in both of my hands. It's gotten worse this past month and would like to know if any one else has experienced the same thing..if so...what did you do to relieve the pain?

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?

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