Jazz Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 has anyone had it? did you have surgery? did it work? how long couldnt you use your hand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisaann Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have had it done and would say to anyone..GO AND HAVE THE OP. It is done under local and you will need at least 4 weeks off work. My hand was very swollen afterwards but I learned to do everything using my left hand while the right was healing. I no longer have any problems what so ever and the scar is not visible at all. Go for it girlfriend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 OH had it done under local - then reacted to the anaesthetic and had to stay in overnight anyway . I don't think he was off work for more than a week as he did heal very well - but it worked which is great as he's a programmer who needs his hands to do his job. His was done about 11 years ago now and he hasn't had any problems since. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 My dear old grandma had an op well into her 80's and found it made a big difference to her dexterity (where did that word come from at this time of night ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 my mums had it done on both wrists one at a time (do not if given the opportunity have both done at once it renders you completely useless if you do ) made a massive difference i have it in both wrists as well but am not bad enough to need the op yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 no experience of it but isnt arnica taken before supposed to help reduce swelling, bruising and scarring a great deal, or am i thinking of something else... good luck whatever you decide Alicia x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ive got permanent pins and needles in my fingers, I cant cut up food using my hand, got no strength in it. Its been on and off, but its not going away now. I need to have the car adapted as its my left hand. back to the doctors ..... thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ive got permanent pins and needles in my fingers, I cant cut up food using my hand, got no strength in it. Its been on and off, but its not going away now. I need to have the car adapted as its my left hand. back to the doctors ..... thank you Oh no It's not catching is it? I've had it for a while now - spend a lot of time shaking my hand to try to relieve the tingles. I also get a feeling like my hands been dipped in v hot water, it happens during the night. It seems to help if I hang my hand over the edge of the bed - seems to take the pressure off. I've been putting off having anything done cos I didn't realise it was done with a local. I don't do well with a general. No wonder you keep on dropping your dinner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 its near useless now. dropped freddies breakfast on the floor. a metal bowl hitting the floor, freddie nearly had a heart attack and shot upstars, wuss lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfrodo Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 My husband had it done a few years ago. I think he was about 4 weeks before he could use his hand. The consultant wanted to do both at once but our GP said not to and I'm really glad I followed her advice. Hope you feel better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 got an appointment for monday morning to see what she says it is xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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