What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, numbness, night time wakening, pain, coldne...

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Hi,

Just joined this site. Was diagnosed with cts this morning and told surgery isprobably the only option - scared silly.

I'm 29 have 3 kids (4,3 and 1) just got a new job this is not what i need

Hope to get to know you all

Vicki
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Posted on 06/09/09, 08:06 am
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Reply #1 - 06/09/09  6:22pm
" Welcome Vicki!

Please don't be scared. As far as time off of work, I missed the day of the surgery and the following day. That was it!

And flew to Vegas for a few days a week after surgery. Didn't effect my black-jack skills at all!

As far as handling 3 kids aged 4, 3 and 1 - now that would scare me silly! lol!

Looking forward to getting to know you! "
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Reply #2 - 06/12/09  12:24pm
" Hi chocchip79. Sorry about your diagnosis of CTS. You do have a lot on your plate with three children, a new job, and painful hands. I'm 52 and have had the surgery. You'll have less stress if you know what to expect the day of surgery. The unknown is what upsets me most. I can tell you my experiences as to the surgery and things that follow later if that would be of help to you. Don't be afraid! My personal email is kyhaze2@aol.com. Feel free to contact me and I'll try to be any help I can.

Good day!

Brenda "

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