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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Question: do the injections for my carpal tunnel help everything i have tried so far has not helped i cannot afford surgery im 83 yrs
Brief Answer:
Injections are only partially helpful
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have been suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. If you can't have surgery due to the cost there are other options that may help. I would first recommend a cock-up splint. This is a splint used to relieve the pressure on the radial nerve. you can find one at a local pharmacy. I would also recommend taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen and naprosyn if OK by your doctor. This will take several 2-4 weeks to fully work. Then injections of steroids. This can help but in most cases is of limited value. Then lastly is surgery.
In summary
1. cock up splint
2. NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naprosyn
3. Steroid injections
4. Surgery
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Injections are only partially helpful
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have been suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. If you can't have surgery due to the cost there are other options that may help. I would first recommend a cock-up splint. This is a splint used to relieve the pressure on the radial nerve. you can find one at a local pharmacy. I would also recommend taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen and naprosyn if OK by your doctor. This will take several 2-4 weeks to fully work. Then injections of steroids. This can help but in most cases is of limited value. Then lastly is surgery.
In summary
1. cock up splint
2. NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naprosyn
3. Steroid injections
4. Surgery
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you im a comp illiterate im slowly learning thans fop your patience.
Brief Answer:
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
I wish you the best of luck
your welcome
Detailed Answer:
I wish you the best of luck
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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