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Suggest Remedy For Pain When Suffering From Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Hi Doctor s. I have carpel tunnel syndrome on my left hand and it hurts bad. It s numbing and the pain shoots up my arm. It s feels like needles on my finger tips. I do have an appt to see the Hand doctor on Tuesday for a cortizone shot, but what can I do NOW to relieve the pain. It actually woke me from my sleep. HELP. Thanks...Edna
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It is an irritated nerve. While cannot say in your particular situation, generally
ice pack, rest, brace, aspirin like drugs can all perhaps be helpful.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain When Suffering From Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

It is an irritated nerve. While cannot say in your particular situation, generally ice pack, rest, brace, aspirin like drugs can all perhaps be helpful.