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02-02-2009, 12:19 AM | #1 | |||
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I'm not sure if I have TOS or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because the symptoms I have fit both.
I have severe hand and wrist pain at night, as well as numbness of my hand and all my fingers, with the numb feeling exending up past my elbow. The only way I've been able to get enough relief to be able to sleep at night, is to wear a wrist strap that looks exactly the same as the one in your picture. Mine is a bowler's wrist strap! Before Multiple Sclerosis I was a champion Ten Pin Bowler, and the wrist strap is something we bowlers use from time to time. When my wrist, hand and fingers started playing up, I dragged out my old bowling wrist support and started wearing it to bed. It finally gave me enough support to allow me to sleep at night. I no longer get woken in the middle of the night with hand and wrist pain. The photo that you provided looks almost identical to the one I have. In fact, I think the only difference is in the strap that holds the support onto the wrist. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but it might be an idea for others to compare the price at their local bowling alley (or sports store) with that at your local pharmacy before outlaying the cost for a support like this.
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02-09-2009, 03:36 AM | #2 | ||
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Funny Koala that your bowling brace is the same one!! Do you get to bowl anymore? I miss doing that...
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02-09-2009, 03:48 AM | #3 | |||
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No, I don't bowl anymore. Multiple Sclerosis put an end to that.
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02-09-2009, 08:12 PM | #4 | ||
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02-09-2009, 08:42 PM | #5 | |||
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'Tis OK Thursday, please don't feel bad.
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02-09-2009, 11:40 PM | #6 | |||
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I did learn to play bocce ball last summer- somewhat like bowling but only one ball as a target & without the heavy ball - can be player outdoors in the yard.
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02-10-2009, 12:46 AM | #7 | |||
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Since I started wearing my wrist brace to bed I've actually been sleeping better. Much less pain at night.
I was waking up in the middle of the night with hand & finger numbness, & severe wrist and arm pain; pain right up to my elbow. All my fingers were numb but the worst ones have been my pinkie and the ring finger. Even with the wrist strap on I still have numbness in my ring and little finger. I think it's probably Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but if so .. why the pinkie numbness, and why the pain up to my elbow? I've not mentioned it to my doctor yet as I have too many other things happening at the moment.
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02-10-2009, 01:39 PM | #8 | |||
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They are not expensive and really work. I've had carpal tunnel for over 30 yrs. Mine improved mostly after I was given thyroid hormone. But I also have arthritis etc and the Salonpas work like a charm: http://salonpas.us/ There are many types, I find the ones with the methyl salicylate in them to be the best. They can be cut to fit also. Only restriction is a warning about aspirin for those allergic.
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02-10-2009, 05:02 PM | #9 | |||
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Thank you mrsD. The name's not familiar but we may have them under a different trade name, so I'll check them out next time I'm at the pharmacy.
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02-13-2009, 01:05 PM | #10 | ||
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Koala- Jo is wise . The ulnar nerve is causing your last 2 fingers' problems. You said you diagnosed yourself and now I'm curious about your CT history... Feel free to share
I hope you and your loved ones are safe from the fires raging in Australia my heart goes out to your country during this time.
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