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Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:41 pm

Something is keeping me awake at night, and it's getting worse.

I wake up b/c my right hand, particularly the middle and ring finger are "asleep". There's a bit of toothache-like pain in the hand, wrist and forearm, as well as the shoulder area. Not sure if it's a pinched nerve or something else... I do have a bit of arthritis in my wrist, but this is something else. I took a week off - no exercise, other than housework. I d a lot of driving and typing.

Last night the pain and discomfort was so bad, I was up and pacing for an hour, as the only thing that relieves it is standing and rolling out my shoulder blades on the foam roller - and two advil.

Any thoughts? It's still achy today - but I have been doing a lot of typing today...
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby La » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:50 pm

Could also be radial nerve irritation from cycling and having your hands on the bars. But it does sound like a mouse-related injury.
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:58 am

Ugh. Up again! Ache in my trapezius then wrist, then sleepy, prickly thumb, pointer finger, middle and ring fingers. Took 2 Advil and rolled my shoulder blades. No relief.
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Postby fe.RMT » Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:20 am

Possibly thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) (obviously can't form a clinical impression without an assessment). The posture of cycling and working at a desk (and driving which I think you do a lot of for work) can create that 'rolled forward' posture which can lead at TOS.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thorac ... N=symptoms
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Postby Miss*Smiles » Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:43 pm

You should book an appointment with Terri... ;)
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby jgore » Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:10 pm

Miss*Smiles wrote:You should book an appointment with Terri... ;)


Yup. See a therapist or doctor. Don't let it get worse.
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:25 pm

jgore wrote:
Miss*Smiles wrote:You should book an appointment with Terri... ;)


Yup. See a therapist or doctor. Don't let it get worse.

I should. I will book a massage appt for Wednesday, as it is getting worse, even today... :( I'll takr Aleve tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep.
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Postby Nicholas » Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:45 pm

trixiee wrote:
jgore wrote:
Miss*Smiles wrote:You should book an appointment with Terri... ;)


Yup. See a therapist or doctor. Don't let it get worse.

I should. I will book a massage appt for Wednesday, as it is getting worse, even today... :( I'll takr Aleve tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep.

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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:06 pm

Nick wrote:
trixiee wrote:
jgore wrote:
Miss*Smiles wrote:You should book an appointment with Terri... ;)


Yup. See a therapist or doctor. Don't let it get worse.

I should. I will book a massage appt for Wednesday, as it is getting worse, even today... :( I'll takr Aleve tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep.

And your fans demand a report back on Wednesday.....


Thanks - will do!
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby Avis » Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:46 pm

I agree--sounds like something to be checked out. Hope the Aleve helps in the meantime, and you can get a good night's sleep.
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Postby Dr. S » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:28 pm

Did you book an apt to your doc? Sounds like a real pain!
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:34 am

I think it's stemming from something in my shoulder blade area. I have been rolling it out, splinting my wrist, and taking Aleve. I have had a much better sleep last night, and hopefully, my massage therapist can fit me in tomorrow. :)
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Postby Spirit Unleashed » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:38 pm

If shoulder blade, stop all planks and push ups.
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:02 pm

Spirit wrote:If shoulder blade, stop all planks and push ups.

Oh crap! Did about 30 burpees and 30 pushups today... Will be rolling!
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby Miss*Smiles » Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:34 am

trixiee wrote:
Spirit wrote:If shoulder blade, stop all planks and push ups.

Oh crap! Did about 30 burpees and 30 pushups today... Will be rolling!


How are you feeling? did you get in with your RMT?
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby trixiee » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:10 am

Miss*Smiles wrote:
trixiee wrote:
Spirit wrote:If shoulder blade, stop all planks and push ups.

Oh crap! Did about 30 burpees and 30 pushups today... Will be rolling!


How are you feeling? did you get in with your RMT?


I actually slept fairly well last night! Just a couple of short wake-ups to shake out the shoulder, hand...
Nope, my RMT didn't call me back :x ... but I'm so busy today that I won't have time to go anyhow. I have to prepare for a BIG presentation tomorrow. BIG! HUGE! :shifty:
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Re: Carpal Tunnel or...?

Postby Miss*Smiles » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:26 am

trixiee wrote:
Miss*Smiles wrote:
trixiee wrote:
Spirit wrote:If shoulder blade, stop all planks and push ups.

Oh crap! Did about 30 burpees and 30 pushups today... Will be rolling!


How are you feeling? did you get in with your RMT?


I actually slept fairly well last night! Just a couple of short wake-ups to shake out the shoulder, hand...
Nope, my RMT didn't call me back :x ... but I'm so busy today that I won't have time to go anyhow. I have to prepare for a BIG presentation tomorrow. BIG! HUGE! :shifty:


You'll rock it!! Glad you slept fairly well!!

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