AW: [Leica] carpal tunnel syndrome

[Michael Dienert <MDienert@foq.de>]

hi francesco,

i sometimes suffer from the same syptoms. always when i grip something
with tense (e.g. dirt bike our bicycle handlebar).

i was told to do some stretching of the sinews which run through one's
wrist by bowing all four fingers (exept the thump) backwards. this
exercise helps widening the carpal tunnel. in my case the symptoms
disappeared.

michael

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von:	Francesco Sanfilippo [SMTP:fls@san.rr.com]
> Gesendet am:	Freitag, 6. August 1999 04:43
> An:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Betreff:	[Leica] carpal tunnel syndrome
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> Hi LUGgers:
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> Has anyone here experienced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  I think I may
> be developing it and I am curious to hear some first hand accounts of
> how it was handled or managed.  I sit at my computer for a MINIMUM
> of 10 hours every day, usually more like 12-14.  Why?  I am a 
> web programmer and internet developer, and I like to read the LUG!  
>  
> My problem started just a few weeks ago with a gradual
> development of a numbing sensation in the wrist and outer two fingers
> of my right hand.  Sometimes they get so painful and numb that they
> feel COLD compared to the rest of my hand.  I am getting concerned
> since there is no way possible to reduce computer keyboard time
> without getting another job.  I have read that a simple surgery
> corrects
> the problem permanently in 85% of cases.  
>  
> Essentially, the median nerve is squeezed abnormally to numbness 
> by the inflammation of ligaments and tendons (caused by extended 
> use and repetitive motions) passing through the carpal tunnel 
> (a passageway through the bones of the wrist).
>  
> Any experiences with CTS would be much appreciated.....thank you!
>  
> Francesco
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