Arm/wrist problems and no health insurance: what to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 17 answers

NYC doctor filter: physical therapist or appropriate doctor for carpal tunnel symptoms? [more inside]
posted by jckll on Mar 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Better mouse for someone with symptoms of carpal tunnel/tendonitis? [more inside]
posted by so much modern time on Mar 3, 2009 - 29 answers

Questions of bicycle pain/comfort and perhaps where to buy a new-old one in Perth. Lots of text & occasional squeamish details, sorry. [more inside]
posted by polyglot on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

I have been diagnosed with pregnancy-related carpal syndrome in both wrists. I also have recurring tendonitis in my left wrist (i'm left handed for what it's worth). I had some custom splints made at the doctors but they aren't helping. The midwife and obgyn both refuse to treat it because of the pregnancy. I'm not even allowed to take anti-inflammatories (i'm 8 months pregnant). But i'm in pain and my wrists are swollen. I have been taking vitamin b in addition to prenatals but it isnt helping. Any suggestions to keep the pain at bearable levels? I'm really miserable here. Thanks.
posted by ramix on Oct 20, 2008 - 20 answers

Please recommend to me a less ugly and more comfortable wrist splint for carpal tunnel alleviation. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Apr 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Carpal tunnel relief question and a request for an Atlanta-area specialist. [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Jun 18, 2007 - 15 answers

CarpalTunnelMysteryFilter: I have carpal tunnel syndrome, or something similar, but my hands don't generally hurt unless I work too much. Here's the weird thing: [more inside]
posted by martinrebas on Mar 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me break up with my mouse. [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Nov 27, 2005 - 28 answers

This is the wrist support I'm currently using and have to replace. Does anyone have a suggestion for a brand of wrist support I should try? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Sep 6, 2005 - 5 answers

My brother (in-law) is having surgery tomorrow on his hands to help with his Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. He's a roofer, a general contractor and also a rock-climber, so you can imagine how not having the use of his hands for up to six weeks is going to drive him crazy. They live nowhere near me, but I'd like to present him with a list of things that he could do while bed-ridden and beyond. Points for originality, and thanks.
posted by grimley on Jan 30, 2005 - 7 answers

My job involves a lot of repetitive motion and I type way too much outside of work. I've had RSI issues in the past, and I want to strengthen my wrists/arms/shoulders so that they don't flare up again. Any recommended books or web sites where I can find RSI-specific exercises?

(Yes, yes, I know. Just Type Less. Assume for the moment that's not an option).
posted by Jeanne on Dec 13, 2004 - 14 answers

CarpalTunnelFilter: My CTS is flaring up. (Numb and tingling for about an hour upon awakening, moderate pain throughout the day.) Before you say "Go to a Doctor", I am going to a doctor, next week probably. (I have to call the HMO and see when they can fit me in.) What can I do in the meantime? Right now I am: wearing a wrist splint while sleeping, and taking ibuprofen. I've also given myself a rest from knitting, and doing cross-stitching instead. I find that putting heat on the wrist helps, but some people are telling me to use ice instead. Anyone have personal experience of what works? What should I make sure to bring up to the doctor? Has B6 worked for anyone?
posted by Shoeburyness on Jul 1, 2004 - 13 answers