Excellent.
I'd written before that it's been months but I've been ignoring it. The pain was getting worse so I made an appointment. Since it was an emergency appointment it wasn't with my usual GP. It was enough hassle just getting the appointment. Receptionist said she had to have the triage nurse to call me to see if I could even have an appointment. Luckily the nurse agreed I should see a doctor.
Anyway, the doctor asked me where the pain was, where it was numb etc. then he done some tests that involved him putting pressure on the median nerve and then flexing my wrists. Ouch. He aid he could see the muscle wasting (atrophy) at my thumb so quite serious. Not feeling convinced a out the muscle wasting, could be just how my hands are. He has given me furosemide (water tablets) to take for two weeks. Again, not sure why since I'm not swollen. Apparently if this doesn't help he wants me to see an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss open release surgery...
I thought that sounded extreme so had a quick google when I got home. I'm really not convinced about surgery at all. Isn't surgery normally a last resort?
I've already referred myself to see a physiotherapist. I want to see if they have any suggestions. Tying a splint, whether night or during the day?
I've looked online and under "alternative medicines" it was suggested that a vitamin B6 supplement might help. There was also acupuncture. Then more current medicine like steroid tablets or even steroid injections.
The doctor booked me an appointment for 3 weeks but in all honesty I think I will cancel and see my normal GP. I know it's bit or miss when it's an emergency appointment but the shooting pains up my forearm were awful this morning.
It's both hands with my right (dominant) side being worse.
Today at work it was horrible. Using the keyboard was painful. I could feel a sharp pain with every click of the mouse. I have no idea what I'm going to do.
I would do the same, check out every option, then maybe consider surgery once you've explored them all. really hope you find something that works as it sounds so painful. Hope it doesn't come to surgery too. Xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you find something else that helps. Doctors always say never to google, but you get more information these days on google than what the doctor tells you.
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