Author Topic: carpal tunnel syndrome (Read 539 times)

nirvana · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2005, 11:15:13 PM »

Knox gelatin is actually sold as a supplement, they box even says so. It's right next to the "regular" gelatin at the local Safeway.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2005, 11:23:58 PM »

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Originally posted by JTs
dang i am almost twice your age (53). you should try getting up after a 1000 mile day. bet we fell about the same

I could never be a trucker. Road trips are one thing but i'm not one to sit still for too long.

Vulcan · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2005, 11:43:06 PM »

Try some of this, it won't cure things totally, but by reducing the friction involved it will relieve the tension on the wrist:

CyranoAH · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2005, 01:23:29 AM »

http://www.rsiwarrior.com

Check the free software.

Daniel

Karnak · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2005, 01:59:04 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
im only 28 lol

Old age.

beet1e · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2005, 03:55:13 AM »

We know it as "banana's cramp".

Vulcan · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2005, 04:39:31 AM »

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Originally posted by beet1e
We know it as "banana's cramp".

I'm sure you do beet1e

Clifra Jones · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2005, 12:59:15 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
If you've not used Glucosamine, then you're missing out on pain relief. I've had surgery on my right shoulder, and arthritis on my left. My my doc turned me onto Glucosamine, I could weight lift again. I'm 45 years old.

Rip is quite right. I am missing about 1.5 inches of ulna bone (goes from the thump to the elbow) of the right forearm at the elbow joint. Dislocated the elbow and tore most of the ligaments out of the elbow joint. Removing the shattered radius was all that could be done as it was in to many pieces to be put back together. Scar tissue replaced the bone. Also fractured the ulna about 3 inches back from the thumb. (don't ask it is to embarrassing) this is a 27 year old injury that still gives me a lot of pain. I fell on it again about 5 years ago and separated the elbow socket (it didn't come all the way apart) hurt like hell!

Glucosamine has really helped reduce the pain in the elbow joint to a point where I can actually do some therapy weight training without suffering for days afterwards.

Mustaine · « **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2005, 01:16:02 PM »

also, those chinese iron balls for excersize help your hand by helping circulation, and dexterity. while watching TV or something use them in each hand for 20 min or so.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2005, 01:47:06 PM »

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Originally posted by Vulcan
I'm sure you do beet1e

Especially with no tomato on that cheeseburger.

myelo · « **Reply #25 on:** October 27, 2005, 03:14:45 PM »

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It’s not a joint problem and there’s no valid evidence that joint supplements such as glucosamine are beneficial.

Weight loss (if you’re overweight) and occupational therapy (splinting, exercise, stretching) can help.

And like Rip, I am a board-certified internet physician, licensed to diagnose and treat patients via bulletin board. Although my specialty is breast examinations, I occasionally dabble in surgery of the hand and wrist.

Virage · « **Reply #26 on:** October 27, 2005, 06:06:55 PM »

I had a case about 5 years ago. Completely gaming related. Stopped playing like a fiend and I'm as good as new. I'd lay off the junk for a bit before I thought of drugs or surgery.

hyena426 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 27, 2005, 10:46:33 PM »

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It’s not a joint problem and there’s no valid evidence that joint supplements such as glucosamine are beneficial.

ummm..some joint supplements have been proven to be quite good with carpal..vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) under testing for the past 30 years.. seems to work on swelling and pains.

myelo · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2005, 08:21:06 AM »

ummm.... by "valid evidence" I was referring to controlled studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Not "valid evidence" as in what the teenager at the health food store said.

Sorry for the confusion.

Mighty1 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2005, 08:28:26 AM »

I had the surgery a few years ago and I haven't had any problems since.

My right hand was getting to where I couldn't even hold on to a pencil without having severe cramps. My 3 fingers on the pinky side felt like they were stuffed with cotton so they wouldn't bend much.

The surgery was mostly painless and I was back to work in a few weeks. (They wanted me off for 6 weeks but I was back after 2)