Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Recurrent Severe Carpel Tunnel Pain In Arms, Shoulders And Hands?
Question: The first occurance I took Gabapentin, that I had taken two years ago for severe carpel tunnel pain in arms shoulders hands. So the gabapentin did relieve the symptoms somewhat.
will this apparent reoccurance last very long? Im 85. First occurance October 20, 2013 through July 2014, but that first time the swelling and sensitivity in the leg lasted and still present.
Thank you so much.
will this apparent reoccurance last very long? Im 85. First occurance October 20, 2013 through July 2014, but that first time the swelling and sensitivity in the leg lasted and still present.
Thank you so much.
Brief Answer:
Attempts ot reduce edema of surrounding structures may help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused due to the median nerve getting trapped between the surrounding structures and the compression results in the pain. I would suggest you to talk to your doctor about taking some diuretics like hydrochlorthiazide which will help in reducing any local edema affecting surrounding structures which could have been the cause of the nerve compression. If that does not help, it is really hard to predict how long the problem would be there and whether it will be relieved without surgical interventions. All I can say is that if hydrochlorthiazide does not help, the recurrence may last long.
Regards
Attempts ot reduce edema of surrounding structures may help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused due to the median nerve getting trapped between the surrounding structures and the compression results in the pain. I would suggest you to talk to your doctor about taking some diuretics like hydrochlorthiazide which will help in reducing any local edema affecting surrounding structures which could have been the cause of the nerve compression. If that does not help, it is really hard to predict how long the problem would be there and whether it will be relieved without surgical interventions. All I can say is that if hydrochlorthiazide does not help, the recurrence may last long.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much Dr. Saha.
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
In case you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
In case you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
