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How To Heal Severe Neuropathy Pain In Left Hand Radiating Up Into Arm?
i am having severe neuropathy pain in my left hand radiating up into my arm. i have called my PC earlier today he answer was go to the ER, i cannot be seen in the office until the 17th. what can i do to relieve the pain until then. my hand in killing me, it is numb, my fingers feel like they are going to explode.
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Your condition is most likely carpal tunnel syndrome which is caused by trapped or pinched median nerve in carpel tunnel in wrist.Pain can radiate till arm.For my patient i usually give NSAID drugs nerve vitamins like vitamin B6 and B12. I also advise patients to do stretching exercises. If not helping by that then local corticosteroids injection also will be given.Carpal tunnel release surgery will be advised in those who are not getting relief to all of these.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Have a nice day.
Thank you for asking HCM
Your condition is most likely carpal tunnel syndrome which is caused by trapped or pinched median nerve in carpel tunnel in wrist.Pain can radiate till arm.For my patient i usually give NSAID drugs nerve vitamins like vitamin B6 and B12. I also advise patients to do stretching exercises. If not helping by that then local corticosteroids injection also will be given.Carpal tunnel release surgery will be advised in those who are not getting relief to all of these.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Have a nice day.
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending. If there is inflammation, applying cool packs can help reduce swelling.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending. If there is inflammation, applying cool packs can help reduce swelling.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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