Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Operation

[Khandro]

Has anybody had it?

My wife had the operation a month ago, all went well and her wrist has healed, the numbness in the hand has gone, but she is complaining of a bad aching in her wrist & forearm.

We wonder if this is normal & will go in time, and don't know which is best, to rest it or to exercise.

Any advice please?

[LadyCG]

You really need to mobilise and wiggle the fingers.

I had my right carpal tunnel decompression done 23 years ago. I never had any post-op complications or symptoms - it was one of the best things I ever had done.

[Canary42]

See a doctor

[bookbinder]

My wife had this operation some years ago. She was told to keep the affected arm raised (as if holding the shoulder) as often, and for as long, as possible. Eventually, her arm returned to normal. She didn't have the symptoms that your wife is having.

[Sqad]

No I haven't had the operation but all seems normal.
An aching wrist is par for the course which may last for weeks......or longer.
Normal, routine exercise is all that is required and analgesics for the pain e.g paracetamol or Ibuprofen.

[Khandro]

Thanks Sqad. I'm totally unqualified to judge, but my thoughts are that digging around in the wrist among tendons, veins & muscles is bound to leave its toll - at least for while, but I don't want to say much for fear of sounding unsympathetic ;0)

He is a much respected surgeon in the region who told her he had done the operation over 300 times - so he knows that of which he speaks and we don't want to pester him unnecessarily.

I guess time will be the best healer.

[Sqad]

Indeed Khandro.

[Khandro]

Sqad; I have passed on your 'diagnosis' and I've been charged with the task of thanking you for your reassurance :0)