[calebB]

Here I am, less than 19 yrs old with carpal tunnel in my right wrist bringing my daily casting and tying to a screeching halt.

I am sure it is CTS.. I have all the symptoms: numbness, tingling, pins and needles, and reduced strength in my thumb. Some days it feels normal, and some days I have pain all the way up into my arm. I have seen a chiropractor and I am doing a lot alternatively, but have yet to go to see an MD-- mostly because I don't want to have surgery this young.

Has anyone had any encounters with this wonderful wrist problem? And have you been able to cure it without surgery? Or have you had the surgery lost any agility or movement that has inhibited any casting movements?

Caleb

[outdoorguy3]

Caleb,

I don't know a thing about carpal tunnel. I hope it's not bad and doesn't slow you down too much. I really hope surgery is not required at your young age....that's for sure.

I was thinking, what better time to learn to cast left handed. something you will be able to use the rest of your life.


Hope your therapy/excersises work out for you.

Ralph

[22midge]

Caleb go see a good orthopedic specialist and dont depend on a chiropractor.......they will spend eternity with the lawyers and the dirty cops.They helped me with my trigger finger Dont wait it only gets worse.

[Harris]

If you have insurance, go ahead and bite the bullet and go see an orthopedist or a hand specialist. If not, start taking ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory or a daily basis. Go buy a wrist splint (pharmacy or orthopedic supply company) and wear it as much as you can stand it...and definitely at night. Chances are, its not going to get a lot better on its own.

I'm not a Dr., but I play one on Southeasternflyfishing.com

[streamer]

Caleb,
Go see a doctor. Get a professional diagnosis. Then you can discuss various treatment venues with an orthpedic specialist if necessary. There are several theraputic approaches to take that do not involve surgery. Most orthopedists prefer to set surgery aside as the last option.

But for goodness' sake, don't guess. And sooner is better than later. Meanwhile, take Ralph's advice and practice your lefty casting.

By the way, the hats were divvied up evenly between the boys, and the chest pack will be shared. Thanks for your kindness.

Regards,
Jule

[yankeefish]

Caleb, I had a bout of what I feel was carpal tunnel, with the thumb, ring and pinkey getting numb, my hand would swell. I believe mine was from doing Engineering/Cad work and it affected my ulnar nerve. I got rid of it by getting out of Engineering and getting into sales. Whatever you may be doing if it repetitive, (other than fly fishing of course) I would try to change. I use to go to massage therapists to help ease the pain (they did some cryotherapy when I went - just temporary relief though) - There is a massage therapist in Whiteville (near myrtle), its very alternative, but some guys that have had pain, one with CTS went several times and swears by the therapist - PM me if you would like that info. Keep your chin up.

Steve