Idiopathic SFN and onset of carpal tunnel syndrome
I'm always adjusting to changes in my abilities related to SFN. But I wasn't prepared for carpal tunnel syndrome. I'm waking every night with complete numbness in one hand, with a deep aching pain. It subsides with movement. It occurs in both hands, with no apparent pattern. I understand what carpal tunnel is. I'm just confused about why I have developed it, with no changes to my routine or activity. The only thing I've noticed is twitching that has developed in my extremities - myoclonus.
I have a nerve conduction study scheduled for this week, followed by a visit with my excellent neurologist. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
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I am forcing myself to wear the bulky night braces, and wearing lighter ones at times during the day. Mainly when I’m doing lifting, like carrying groceries in. I’m also wearing elastic wrist supports when I swim, to prevent doing anything weird with my wrists. My EMG/NCS did show bilateral carpal tunnel, and right ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. No idea why I have any of this, but hopefully I can get it under control.
I hate wearing anything on my hands. My fingertips are numb, and I drop things all the time anyway. Yuck.