carpal tunnel syndrome

[Nina]

I've had carpal tunnel in both hands for years. I have wrist splints to wear at night, and they really help alot. Also, I have splints to use when I'm doing alot of typing. I worked as a word processor, so I did alot of typing. Talk to your dr. about the higher dose Motrin. That usually helps, but not everyone can take it.

I know all about the bad side effects of Prednisone, so I can sympathize with you. I have Crohn's Disease, so it has been necessary for me to be on high doses on and off for years. I changed doctors several years ago, and he won't put me on Prednisone again. I have had alot of long-term effects from it. It's never good to be on it for long periods of time. There is a medication called Entocort which works like Prednisone but has way fewer side effects and is a bit safer.

You might want to change doctors or get a second opinion. Dealing with doctors is tough, especially if you can't get in when you need to. Take care and good luck to you.