Hi Jamie - This is how my PN started. I was first diagnosed as having carpal tunnel. I had 2 hand surgeries and the worst of the pain was gone but my hands were still numb and tingly. At least after the surgeries I was able to sleep again.
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Originally Posted by Jaime_S
I think I have PN, but I was wondering does PN include carpal tunnel or is that a seperate problem? I'm not sure what PN covers.
I had a nerve conduction study done yesterday, (first time) and that was absolute torture! I didn't think it would hurt so much!  lol
My Neurologist is saying it's just carpal tunnel I have in my hands, even though the pain is different in each hand. Right is definitely carpal tunnel, but left, the numbness and pain is on the back of the hand and not at the wrist.
I also mentioned to him yesterday, that I have pain and numbness in my left foot now too. But he only tested my hands/arms, and just said I have carpal tunnel, and didn't say anymore. I'm hoping he'll tell me more when I next see him at my normal appointment...
~Jaime~ |