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@kathyschaus

Hi Kelsey,
I suffer from scar tissue pressing on a nerve in my finger. This if from 3 previous surgeries. You wouldn’t think s ginger could hurt to bad but there are many nerves involved in fingers. Welcome any suggestions from anyone. Can’t tolerate silicone patches as they burn. No luck with Neurotin or opioids do lots of massaging and exercises, wrapping, heat and constant ice packs. Dr said scar tissue should thin out but not necessarily.
I’m 3 months post op. Thank you

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 15, 2018

Hi Kathy @kathyschaus -- Welcome to Connect. I have carpal tunnel syndrome which sometimes gives me pain but probably nothing like you are having. I see that you are already doing massaging and exercises, as well as heat and ice packs -- do they help at all? I did find a site that discusses some of techniques for massaging scar tissue that may be helpful.

How To Massage Scar Tissue And Break It Up In Hand And Fingers
-- http://www.lbhandtherapy.com/treatment-for-scar-tissue-massage-scar/

John

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kathyschaus | @kathyschaus | Jun 15, 2018

Thank you John for your video. Yes it shows some new things I can do! The heat and cool packs (especially ice packs) are very helpful. I carry them in an ice chest wherever I go.I appreciate you. I know the Carpal Tunnel is painful as well.
Kathy 

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