@jimhd my cyber friend, I'm praying that it is carpal tunnel syndrome and you can have the corrective surgery. I have carpal tunnel in both of my hands by the right more than the left. I had a cortisone shot once but it really didn't help much and I wasn't sure about having the surgery so have just lived with it. Mine still doesn't seem bad enough to have surgery so I just keep hoping it will stay the way it is now. Hoping you are able to get some rest and the pain subsides for you. P.S. - You are not complaining, you are simply telling us how you feel and that is A OK for anyone to do.