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What Causes Recurrent Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?
Question: hHi, I am 46 year old female from XXXXXXX I was Diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome CTS some time back. I took Pregastar M 75 for little more than a month then stopped. Now again the symptoms are back but along with it I have swelling on my arms, near the wrist & my hand (left) hurts. I went to eh nurologist & he said the swelling kind of a thing on my arm is not because of CTS. Its something to do with muscle. i was given Retense & lofecam 4 to be taken for 5 days morning & night. i have been taking this midicines for 2.5 days but i still have the swelling & its more & also hurts. i am worried & would like to know what exactly is the cause for the swelling. i feel hardness in the area. can you pls help. i am worried & hope this has nothing to do with the heart. Thanks / XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Get Thyroid under control.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Hypothyroidism is a common cause of CTS and swelling over the body.
Since you are taking 100 microgram of Thyroxine per day, you must be having Overt Hypothyroidism.
So, get a repeat thyroid profile done and get treated properly.
There is another modality of treatment for CTS. We inject steroid injection locally in a particular way, which reduces the swelling due to CTS and relieves the pressure on the nerves.
You can ask your neurologist for the same.
In case you also have joint pains, stiffness, oral ulcers, frequent reddening of eyes , let me know.
Hypothyroidism is related to cardiac issues but the problem you are telling is not due to cardiac issues.
I personally feel, in your case the Steroid injection therapy and control of hypothyroid state would be the best treatment.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Get Thyroid under control.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Hypothyroidism is a common cause of CTS and swelling over the body.
Since you are taking 100 microgram of Thyroxine per day, you must be having Overt Hypothyroidism.
So, get a repeat thyroid profile done and get treated properly.
There is another modality of treatment for CTS. We inject steroid injection locally in a particular way, which reduces the swelling due to CTS and relieves the pressure on the nerves.
You can ask your neurologist for the same.
In case you also have joint pains, stiffness, oral ulcers, frequent reddening of eyes , let me know.
Hypothyroidism is related to cardiac issues but the problem you are telling is not due to cardiac issues.
I personally feel, in your case the Steroid injection therapy and control of hypothyroid state would be the best treatment.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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