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What Should I Take For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hi, I have a problem with my two fingers on my hand. I have a tingle that goes up to my hand from the two fingers I suspect that I have a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome It s 02.30 am here and I m having an appointment with a neurologist at 09.00 the problem is that my hand is getting worse and can t even sleep please advise whether I should look for immediate help or to wait until the morning Thank you very much in advance
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

For carpel tunnel syndrome you can use Splint to be applied on your wrist , and topical lidocaine ointment on skin over the wrist. Steroid injection is also helpful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. jaideep gaver's  Response
Hi,

Get your NCV test done to comfirm for carpel tunnel syndrome, usually gabapentin 400 mg+ nortriptyline 10 mg at bed time is drug of choice, however in some cases surgery is needed.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Should I Take For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hello, For carpel tunnel syndrome you can use Splint to be applied on your wrist , and topical lidocaine ointment on skin over the wrist. Steroid injection is also helpful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Wajahat Baig