Can Anyone Tell Me About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments?
I’m sorry to hear about your condition but there are treatments available to cure carpal tunnel. The surgerical option is very popular and is called Carpal Tunnel Release. You’ll need to be referred by your doctor (UK) if you want to have this done. There are also a few non-surgical options such as: Drugs – In special circumstances, various drugs can ease the pain and swelling associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonprescription pain relievers, may ease symptoms that have been present for a short time or have been caused by strenuous activity. Orally administered diuretics (“water pills”) can decrease swelling. Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) or the drug lidocaine can be injected directly into the wrist or taken by mouth (in the case of prednisone) to relieve pressure on the median nerve and provide immediate, temporary relief to persons with mild or intermittent symptoms. (Caution: persons with diabete
