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AquariusBlueOceanic
I began having trouble in 2002 while remodeling my house. It went from bad to worse then began just happening sparsely. It came back strong in 2008 and the medical doctor I see told me to file a WC claim and have this taken care of by...
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Written on July 27th, 2011
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GuitarGirl19
Sometime in September 2007 (my sophomore year in high school), I started having problems with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis. I was in the school orchestra, so my hands were always busy somehow. It was my dream to become a Music...
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Written on August 21st, 2010
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Peggysue43
I have had Carpal Tunnel since about 1984. In 1988 I had surgery on both wrists. I have spent years both before and after the surgery wearing wrist splints at night so that my arms/hands would not go to sleep and keep me...
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Written on September 24th, 2008
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Canadian45
I've lost my pride,
I've lost my days,
I lost my strive,
I've lost my ways.
I had a job,
I got laid off,
I'm now a slob,
I'm so peed off.
Doctors and X rays
and WCB,
Does it pay,
or is it for free?
I hurt myself there,
the pain is...
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Written on November 14th, 2012
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feministbarbie
It's hard for me to understand how something can hurt AND be numb at the same time. If I don't understand it, how can make anyone else? I feel really alone, like no one "gets" it. I'm surprised that there aren't...
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Written on June 8th, 2008
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Sassy1968
Hello,
I have had carpal tunnel syndrome for almost 18 years. I have been a secretary for the past 20+ years.
I usually have flare-ups 2-3 times per year for a couple of weeks and the pain goes away.
This past summer, I started...
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Written on October 24th, 2012
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nicolegallagher19
Hi
i'm 19 yrs old and i have carpal tunnel and dequervain tendonitis in my my left wrist, which is weird because i write with my right hand.
I was diagnosed last year and i have had one cortisone shot, and i refuse to...
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Written on October 17th, 2010
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ctsdefeated
You will not want to miss this. I have suffered with CTS and TTS for 7 years. I know, stupid yea? Not any more. I have found the right solution without surgery. I want to share it with you and if you visit daily, you can watch my...
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Written on July 24th, 2009
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sm22rign
My case of carpal tunnel is in both wrists and has gotten to the point where I can't concentrate anymore because it hurts so bad. Every night I have to ice both of my wrists and wear braces during the day at work and while I'm sleeping...
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Written on November 22nd, 2012
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SierraStJames
I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel as far back as 1997. my hands hurt almost all the time.
i have tried chiropractic care, PT/OT, and even accupuncture. honestly, the accupuncture works the best. but now that winter...
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Written on November 11th, 2007
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bhskk1612
i'm a teenager and have been having random sharp pains to my index and middle finger but they are constantly tingaling i have to keep pausing to type this the pain is so strong i feel like i cant take it i don't know if i have it or not...
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Written on June 22nd, 2012
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QuixoticKidEternity
I knew I'd get arthritis. My mother has it bad & I do so much detail work with my hands (sketch art, writing, typing, sculpture, etc) that they started aching when I was a teen. I also used to do push ups on my fingertips. I was...
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Written on March 27th, 2008
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khlosgrama
I have surgery scheduled on June 20th on my right hand, & as soon as that heals I will be having surgery on my left hand.. Can anyone who's had this surgery performed tell me how long the healing process is & what the % rate is for the...
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Written on June 11th, 2012
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destry
It is acting up right now, as I type. It acts up when I paint, also, and when I write longhand, when I sew, when I bead...and so on...
All things I enjoy doing, it interrupts with pain and numbness.
I developed it I think, because I...
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Written on September 6th, 2009
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Ann1935
Broke my wrist and because of the swelling the carpel tunnel had to be opened. I am 3 weeks out of surgery and want to know what to expect during recovery.
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Written on August 5th, 2012
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jknd2
My wife suffered for a long time with Carpal tunnel Syndrome. But we were introduced to a new product called ATEEVIA BOTANICA. Its a cream and it works so well. You have to try it. Check out the blog reviews I added here. It will...
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Written on January 2nd, 2013
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armyproudgirlfriend24
I've had pain in my left arm since I was 10 after I spider fractured my wrist..(btw I nvr left my cast on)....I always brushed it off thinking nothing will happen and its just growing pains....2 days ago while just sitting watching my...
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Written on August 28th, 2012
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waterstories
Yes. Ironic indeed. It always seems to hit the ones who truly have a passion for their work or hobby and tend to "over exert" themselves because of that dedication. I mean, for someone who hates their job or what they do...
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Written on February 1st, 2008
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dillgraphix
I am a 26 y/o Graphic & Web Designer and I am experiencing extreme pain in my left wrist and numbness in both hands. I also wake up to a partial, yes partial not all left hand and its annoying. I work at a desk all day doing what I love...
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Written on August 3rd, 2011
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