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Neuropathy or arthritis?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 28 7:51am | Replies (19)

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@jenatsky

Sounds like Carpal Tunnel to me as I have the same symptoms. So I purchased two wrist supports for sleep and I started doing PT on my wrists 2x day and I’m much improved. I purchased Futora brand supports but there are many available. Note: I bought from Amazon due to ease of returns as the first one I purchased did not work, had no metal support bar for palm so I returned it. A medical supply place might work but it’s winter and I shop easy.

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It does sound like carpal tunnel. I read somewhere that one technique to differentiate between carpal tunnel and other neuropathies is that CP tends to always affect the same finger or fingers and with sensory neuropathy, the sensations move around.

Agree completely with @johnbishop that this is a question for a doctor, though. A neurologist might be best, especially if wrist supports don’t seem to help.

Thanks to this group, I’ve recently starting using the night time supports. It’s adjustable so I am able to keep my Fitbit on underneath, though I imagine it would be best to remove at night. But I use the Fitbit as my sleep monitor…. AND, my sleep quality and time have improved since wearing the supports!! I’m not being awoken by paralyzed hands and fingers and having to shake them back to life. My sleep and arm positions are taking less thought. I bought Meuller Nighttime Support Brace, and love the low weight, and the palm supports. Thanks to all of you on here that steered me to this help!