| Wednesday, February 20, 2008 |
| Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Do You Know the Signs? |
Do you think you may have carpal tunnel syndrome? The symptoms of severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can develop gradually over time. The first sign to watch out for is just a slight or nagging ache in your wrist or hand.
You need to be aware of changes in sensation, such as burning or tingling in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb, index, middle, and one-half of the ring finger. These feelings may come and go at first.
Carpal tunnel sufferers frequently report tingling at night. As the syndrome progresses, you may experience tingling during the day. The tingling and burning may eventually result in numbness in your thumb and first 3 fingers.
I want to point out here that you should not get confused if you are experiencing tingling or numbness in your pinky or little finger. People who suffer from severe carpal tunnel syndrome do not suffer with this symptom.
Carpal tunnel sufferers also experience pain as a symptom. You may first notice this at night when you are sleeping. You may find that the pain awakens you and notice your wrist may be in a flexed position. This is not normal!
You may feel the need to shake out your hand or wrist to get some temporary relief. As your day goes on, the pain may increase in intensity and severity.
Your symptoms may be magnified by performing simple, everyday tasks such as holding your phone, reading, or driving. Some people report that holding a fork brings on symptoms!
If you allow your CTS to go untreated, your symptoms will become more frequent and debilitating, to the point where it impacts your daily life. Again, if left untreated, severe carpal tunnel syndrome may cause you to experience pain in your arm.
Other signs and symptoms of CTS may include:
* Fumbling and clumsiness, dropping things frequently.
* Fingers feeling useless and swollen (even though little or no swelling is apparent)
* Decreased grip strength, making it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks.
* Difficulty telling the difference between hot and cold by touch.
In severe cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb will waste away. Don't let your symptoms go that far. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 9:36 AM |
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