[robbin bahr]

Hi, I have lyme disease and need a steroid shot for carpal tunnel.my doctor and other lyme patients are adament about not getting a shot in my wrist. I need any information you've got. I appreciate any help.. thanks bunches robbin bahr

[Jomar]

I've seen that before, steroids not good for Lyme disease - but I don't know if that means oral only or shots too??

Our link to our Lyme forum -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=91

we have a RSI subforum & TOS forum that might be of interest too-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24

[Darlene]

robbin,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have decide to come in and be with the rest of us. We are a group of members here to help each other in anything we can.

I see jo55 has led you to some links, I am sure you can find some good information there.

Looking forward to seeing you arround.

Darlene

[AfterMyNap]

Hi, Robbin, welcome to NeuroTalk!

I see that Jo has kindly pointed you in a starting direction. I can't add much except to say that you are welcome to post and start threads anywhere and I hope to see you around.

If we can help you with anything, just let us know.

[watsonsh]

Hi Robbin,

Welcome to NT. Not sure if steroid shots are good for Lyme or not. Logic tells me its only a temp solution that may or may not give you relief.

There might be some members come along a bit later that can help more.

[Doody]

Hi Robbin and welcome to NeuroTalk. This place is wonderful.

I don't have Lyme disease but I did have carpal tunnel. I did have a shot and it didn't work. I ended up having surgery for that and for trigger finger at the same time. (My middle finger would lock in a bent position and it was extremely painful pulling it back out!) The surgery was a success. My dad had both hands done and both of his surgeries were very successful.

I hope you find this place as supportive and giving as I do.

[hockeymom]

Hi!
I also had a shot in my wrist several years ago and it only gave me minimal, temporary relief. I had the Carpal tunnel release surgery and was back to normal in less than 6 weeks. If you're not sure about the interaction with Lyme disease, I'd check with your primary dr for advice as well.