When I first started with the small fiber PN, they also thought I had carpel tunnel!! Usually PN starts in the feet and then later on can be in your hands -- so I went ahead with the surgery-both hands at the same time!!! When I woke up in the recovery room I thought there was blow torches on my wrists. Finally a couple days later in physical therapy the doctor came in and said I guess you didn't have carpel tunnel!!

Anyone that is being told they have carpel tunnel needs to have a second opinion and second tests. They did a nerve conduction test (the assistant did) on me - but had a lot of trouble with it getting a good or bad reading so he just said I guess you have it!! Craziness when I look back, but when you are in so much pain you search for a relief --

Please for your own good take your time and make sure before you EVER have any type of surgery you know for sure.

Tina