Quick fix for carpal tunnel?!
Question: Quick fix for carpal tunnel.?
My boyfriend thinks he has carpal tunnel. He has a very hard time sleeping through the night because of the pain. Neither of us have health insurance, so going to the doctor really isn't an option. Is there anything out there that can relieve his pain and allow him to sleep better.? Would a wrist brace help.?
He's 20 years old. No prior injuries to his wrist/arms. Currently he works on a dairy farm. He used to work in a factory (He actually thinks that's where the problem came from)
We don't kno for sure if it is carpal tunnel, but the symptoms are similar. Any tips/advice would be very appreciated. Thank you!Health Question & Answer
He's 20 years old. No prior injuries to his wrist/arms. Currently he works on a dairy farm. He used to work in a factory (He actually thinks that's where the problem came from)
We don't kno for sure if it is carpal tunnel, but the symptoms are similar. Any tips/advice would be very appreciated. Thank you!Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Stretches, a lot of long, slow stretches, and use a wrist brace at night. I had major problems with mine and those two things worked the best. I would do aspirin twice a day as an anti-inflamatory. I think it helped.
Have you tried looking at the Mayo Clinic site.? They offer suggestions there too on this to reduce pain.Health Question & Answer
Have you tried looking at the Mayo Clinic site.? They offer suggestions there too on this to reduce pain.Health Question & Answer
Yes, a frequent problem with carpal tunnel is waking up frequently at night with pain. A wrist brace would probably help. I would suggest he at least wear the wrist brace at night while sleeping and it should help him sleep better. I have had this problem before and that helped a lot. However, I would make it a priority to try to get a job with some health insurance.Health Question & Answer
He might try wrist splints while he sleeps.
They cost about 20-30 dollars, but they might help.Health Question & Answer
They cost about 20-30 dollars, but they might help.Health Question & Answer