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Does Smoking Marijuana And Heavy Work Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hi I think I have carpal tunnel syndrome or a mild case. My wrist isn t numb during the day but at night, waking up and whenever I smoke marijuana it heightens the pain and I m not sure what could be the problem that makes it hurt. I work in a factory folding boxes and my wrist tingles throughout the day but nothing to terrible
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi you are suspecting that you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome since you have pain and numbness while working in factory. It is quite possible with your symptoms and In my opinion you should go for NCV both upper limbs to confirm the diagnosis. In the meantime start pregabalin to get some relief from numbness.
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Does Smoking Marijuana And Heavy Work Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hi you are suspecting that you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome since you have pain and numbness while working in factory. It is quite possible with your symptoms and In my opinion you should go for NCV both upper limbs to confirm the diagnosis. In the meantime start pregabalin to get some relief from numbness.