carpal tunnel syndrome

Nina · 10-02-2008, 01:43 PM

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.

donna1990 · 10-02-2008, 02:46 PM

You guys will not believe this. Regarding

gja1000 · 10-02-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by donna1990

You guys will not believe this. Regarding

WHAT??? We won't believe WHAT?? Your post got cut off!

donna1990 · 10-03-2008, 04:50 AM

I was suppose to see the eye DR today, the 3rd time that it was changed, I called yesterday to confirm it because they usually call me and didn't. They said I was not scheduled for today, I had a fit and asked to have the Doctor call me. Have not heard anything. I am just going to stop the prednisolone. My final appt. was suppose to have been 3 weeks ago. DISGUSTED to say the least.

judy · 10-03-2008, 05:44 AM

OMG!!! Poor Donna! What are you planning to do?

Janet · 10-03-2008, 07:18 AM

I think I would be angry enough to turn him and his office into the medical board. You be very careful JUST stopping the prednisone. Don't want it to cause any ill effects.

donna1990 · 10-03-2008, 10:33 AM

Well, they finally called, I got in at 1:15, out in 30 min. and released. 20/20 vision, just have to have reading glasses, HOOORAY. I have raised so much hell, they all looked at me like I had two heads, but was treated very nicely.
Thinking of Marilyn's, "tickle my tonsils", heard a good one today. Stuck my foot so far down my throat, that I bit my knee.

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10-03-2008, 04:50 AM	#4
donna1990 Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 1,077	I was suppose to see the eye DR today, the 3rd time that it was changed, I called yesterday to confirm it because they usually call me and didn't. They said I was not scheduled for today, I had a fit and asked to have the Doctor call me. Have not heard anything. I am just going to stop the prednisolone. My final appt. was suppose to have been 3 weeks ago. DISGUSTED to say the least. __________________

10-03-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	OMG!!! Poor Donna! What are you planning to do? __________________ *Judy*

10-03-2008, 07:18 AM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I think I would be angry enough to turn him and his office into the medical board. You be very careful JUST stopping the prednisone. Don't want it to cause any ill effects. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-03-2008, 10:33 AM	#7
donna1990 Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 1,077	Well, they finally called, I got in at 1:15, out in 30 min. and released. 20/20 vision, just have to have reading glasses, HOOORAY. I have raised so much hell, they all looked at me like I had two heads, but was treated very nicely. Thinking of Marilyn's, "tickle my tonsils", heard a good one today. Stuck my foot so far down my throat, that I bit my knee. __________________

10-02-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
Nina Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 194	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.

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