Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Just got surgery for carpal and cubital tunnel release and an ulnar nerve relocation! I am so incredibly grateful to have the chance to have it taken care of. So far all is well with no crazy side effects except for the cramp from the tourniquet is driving me crazy and I haven’t been able to sleep for days lol. I do have strong prescribed sleeping pills for insomnia I already have that just aren’t working so any other advice or distractions are welcome and appreciated! It’s weird because the pain is way less than my original level was pre-surgery, but it’s just a different, uncomfortable, and inconvenient thing.
#AnkylosingSpondylitis #CarpalTunnelSyndrome #cubitaltunnelsyndrome
#Surgery #Insomnia

It's not a thought On Monday just gone it was a red hot day which was total surprise as May was alright could have been better June a total washout July up to now nothing to write home about so I made the use of it I took my dog out early before it got too warm git back with plans in mind to work in the garden but instead I said stuff that this one day might be our summer my wife was out dog sitting for our son and daughter in law so I chilled out in our summerhouse catching the rays then before I knew it it was 6pm my wife having woken me fast asleep still in the summerhouse I went to stand to greet her and realised my left arm and hand were asleep my pinky finger and my ring finger numb I just thought it would recover (I have just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome in both arms but they were absolutely no where near this kind of numbness and pain my wife said when she first walked into the garden my hands and arms were both down by my side as of 6pm tonight my left hand and fingers my wrist and more than three quarters of the back and side if my hand are numb and my palm is swollen right up I have been in touch with my specialist rheumatologist secretary and a helpline who are going to phone me tomorrow afternoon I am worried as to the outcome as my health has not always agreed with me !!!

So my Rheumatologist phoned me today and what I thought was nerve damage at both my elbows turns out to be Cubital tunnel syndrome well at least I have two matching pairs as I have Carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists as well she is putting me in touch with an arm surgeon!!

I'm here because I work full-time and struggle to have the energy for anything resembling a life (hobbies, friendships, new experiences, all that jazz) though I have a supportive partner and family, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place (the rock being our crumbling health service and welfare system, the hard place being my need to keep my job so I don't starve). As I don't use any kind of mobility aid, people rarely realise I have any kind of disability (until I open my mouth and put my foot right in it!) but several bouts of covid have left me permanently fatigued and some days it's an effort just to keep putting one foot in front of the other. If you've been through similar lived experiences and have any advice, I would love to chat.

#MightyTogether #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Dyspraxia #CarpalTunnelSyndrome

THIS MIGHT GET LONG

I haven't been on in a week or little more. I love all the encouragement here, and at the same time can't handle hearing others issues. Makes me feel like an azz cause he I am venting. My head is kinda messed up again and my flashbacks are back. I went to my daughter's yesterday to watch my youngest two grandsons. Actually my daughter offered to pick me up so I didn't have to walk the half mile in the heat. When I asked about my oldest grandson she informed me that he was several hours away but coming back that day as he had a severe breakdown and had to get inpatient treatment. Bipolar and Sciz (never could spell that word); my ex-husband has the first and my middle child has both. I have major anxiety and depression. She asked me not to tell anyone as it wasn't announced to outside their household. When I first heard it was like getting punched in the gut. Had to fight my head in convincing myself I was a good parent. My sons first time in inpatient he was eight. What I didn't understand until around 5 years later was that he heard voices (at very young age) that told him to hurt or ki** people. I had to learn to read his body language, moods, tone of voice and think three steps in front of him to prevent any violent outbursts. He went through trial and error will a multitude of medications before the proper cocktail was found. But he had numerous meds that he had adverse reactions to. Ranging from hand tremors, eye twitching, weight gain and seizures to name a few. He's in his middle twenties now, able to not be on any medication and is doing well. Yet he hates me for all the placements "I" put him in. Of around ten, I asked his doctor only once to please place him as I needed a break. The other times either his doctor or the school was persistent that he needed more help than what I could give. I explained to him that "his behavior is what sent him each time I had to take him. All I did was sign the paperwork. Back then I was afraid if I hadn't taken him for the help I know he needed that the school or doctors could have him taken from my care.
So now my grandson is facing the same hard road. My daughter also has more milder Bipolar yet is in denial. From what my daughter told me was that her and her wife had gotten into a huge disagreement/fight and my oldest grandson lost it. My daughter-in-law is staying at her parents and they are leaving for a 3 night 4 day family vacation as planned. When they returned will be going into counseling for the family. My son's actually live together and last week I received several phone calls from the youngest fiance saying they were fighting will the first one saying they were close to becoming physical. I had already been on my way there but after that phone call disregarded the actual speed limit and made my own. Surprised her when I got there sooner than expected. The third call came in the midst of my severe head cold and was miserable. My oldest called and after I talked with them both over the phone I told them I am not coming as I could not safely drive, that they are both adults they need to figure it out themselves and the needed to grow the **** up.
Today I drove a friend to run some errands and he triggered me but I could control my reactions. He tells me every time I take him somewhere that he has PTSD when riding in a car. So he's saying; your speeding, slow down (only once was I going more than 5 over the limit). Grabbing the handle at different times, etc. I explained that I understand PTSD and I'm actually a very good driver. When I asked where his ptsd came from, he said he didn't really know as he hadn't been in an accident unless it was when he was little and don't remember. But my ex (abuser) would constantly criticize my driving. Yelling even, and threatening. Once he made me pull over as he said I turned the corner at the light wrong and he was driving. Well, let's just say that was the second time he made me walk home.
On a lighter note, I should be getting my apartment soon. I'm praying it's this week. I will be calling the lady in the morning and asking when I'm supposed to come sign my paperwork so I can move in. I'm so tired of couch hopping. Carrying my things that I'll need for several days everywhere I go. Been doing that since end of January. As grateful as I am that I've been able to do that and not be out on the street, it's old. I'm old! Or at least my body is.
I was talking to my uncle the other day and I told him that I had written down everything I've been diagnosed with because I always forget and just tell the doctor that I've listed the major issues. But with listing my hearing loss and requiring glasses to plantar facility's to carpal tunnel syndrome to hEDS to C-PTSD I have been diagnosed with 47 different things. When I go for my yearly physical next month my doctor isn't going to be happy because I haven't gotten my mammogram or my colonoscopy done. But as I told my uncle, my head can NOT handle knowing anything else is wrong with me. I don't let any of them define who I am. Yet in some ways they do. My triggers for my flashbacks define me, as does my anxiety and pain. Everyday those 3 I deal with 24/7. I'm like trust me I know I have medical issues, major non life threatening one. Even if I did take those tests and they found something wrong, I don't know that I would take measures in trying to make things better.
Every year for the past 45 years I had been diagnosed with something new because my body is slowly deteriorating. This past year, I've gotten 4 new diagnosises. When I asked my uncle if he had seen where I gave his birthday wishes he said yes and thanked me. Then we were talking about age and medical problems. I told him that I don't want to live to be his age (73) I'm 52 because of how my body already is. Yet I want to live and see my grandsons grow into men. It's days where I allow myself to think deeply about myself that ... it's just very depressing. I always bring myself back up to being positive.
I do apologize this is pretty long. But I thank you for allowing me to express myself and vent. I appreciate you all for reading it through. May God Bless each and everyone of you! #PTSD #c -PTSD #ChronicPain #ChronicIllnessEDS #MentalHealth #DomesticAbuseSurvivors #EmotionalAbuse

Over the years, since 2008, I have struggled with mental illnesses. Most of that time untreated. My diagnosis' to date, sorry for long list, are
-BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
-MDD (Major Depressive Disorder)
-Bipolar 1, manic depressive
- ADD/ADHD(combined)
- Generalized severe anxiety
- General Psychosis

With all this I also had a genome test done that showed my body does not produce Serotonin or Dopamine. As well I have an over active metabolism and diagnosed with a Metabolic disease.
All this contributes to my mental health, but most don't realize I have physical problems that contribute as well.
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Recurring Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Daily Migraines
- RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome)
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Bilateral Pars fracture
- Asthma

I go through so much and yet feel like I can't talk to anyone. None of my doctors can tell me why I have these issues and 2 of them are infact rare(Metabolic disease, Recurring Carpal Tunnel).
After attempting suicide for the 17th time last year I was hospitalized and I have not been the same. The doctors believe I damaged brain matter when I overdosed on Adderall(Bad Idea).
I am tired now of all the swinging my emotions do, the thoughts I can't control, not being able to describe what goes on to anyone and feeling bad about wanting to die. I wish I could just talk to someone about all this without their judgment or belittling it/me.
#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #MajorDepressiveDisorder #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth

I’m asked that question often because I look younger for my age and I’m very active and functional. How did everything develop? I’ve always had cold hands and toes since I was about 5 years old. I never worried about it much honestly until I found out it was #RaynaudsPhenomenon in 2017. This is the same year I was diagnosed with #Fibromyalgia & #MajorDepressiveDisorder .

What it feels like? For me, it feels like the soreness you feel after a workout and never recovering. Now, anything thing I do tell people is that I got Mono back in 2010. First time I ever got severely sick to where I even lost weight. Now it’s 2023, I have an overactive immune system and a autoimmune that they can’t find. However, they were about to do a DNA(DS) AB, High Avidity blood test because my ANA is normal and my other blood test are normal. They suspect #Lupus but they do know I have #ChronicFatigue .

*My spoons are usually 1-2 tasks that’s would last 4-5 hours until I’m fatigued*

…and I’m also diagnosed with #CarpalTunnelSyndrome .

On top of all that, I have other undiagnosed issues including #TemporomandibularJointDisorders in my jaw (nevous of dentist) and #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder (functional and social)

Another thing, I have hypermobility in some area, such as my fingers & my knees. I was also told I had a deformity in my neck to where my neck is straighter compared to other people (I never knew what that mean). This was done after an MRI.

Two reasons I was given that all these symptoms came in my late 20’s and now in my 30’s. I was told it all started when I got sick in 2010 making my immune system go haywire (definitely possible) but also genetics (possible if it’s from my mother). That would be something I’m unable to figure out. Again, I look fine and very functional but I have an equal amount of bad days.