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Nerve pain damage after hand surgery
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 1 12:34pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I was told that I need to desensitize my hand. Apparently it’s possible after hand surgery for the nerves to have to be retrained to what normal feels like. It’s quite a process. If anyone has this issue, look up desensitization of nerves in the hand. There is a lot of information out there on what to do. My scar area is very sensitive to anything touching it and my hand sweats for no reason. Also hot and cold feel extreme and everything feels weird, scratchy or sticky or slimy.
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I feel for you. I have neuropathy and 16 weeks ago I had shin shave biopsy which after about a month caused me lots of pain. I have been to several doctors and am told that healing process goes through phases i.e., remodeling. I did 8 weeks of physical therapy but found the 90 minute sessions too much. Since stopping them I have had less pain and can walk better. I also purchased new sneakers with more cushioning and that helped. Tomorrow I will go see an orthopedist in hopes of determining if possibly scar tissue is tethered to bone or nerve. Scar tissue can be a big deal and I am hoping I do not have to face another surgery to correct this. It sounds like your body is ultra-sensitive so proceed with caution. I found even putting ice on my shin affected my neuropathy. Hope you heal soon!
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@magicearth - I thought I would share a link to the information that you mentioned in case others would like to see it.
-- Hand Therapy for Hypersensitivity: https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/hand-therapy-for-hypersensitivity