Rheumatology appointment..?carpal tunnel

[paula lynne]

Well after 2 years of my fingers going numb, tingling etc, my gp has finally refered me to Rheumatology. My appointment is 15th March. My hands, tips of fingers go dead, tingling is a problem. My dad had carpal tunnel, and as this is something I dont specialise in, does anyone know if its hereditary?

I think its to do with peri-menopause, as it started exactly the same time as my ectopics. My Aortic Reflux (blood going wrong way) has nothing to do with it. Also, my migraines got bad about 2 years ago too, and I started putting on weight.

Well, as an anxiety and agrophobic sufferer, Im just glad my Gp is doing something. But I really think Im wasting public resources. Im convinced its my hormones. I hope its not carpal tunnel. Like an idiot, I googled a few monthes back, the photos of surgery were just awful.

So, I just want to say, for the first time, Im not worried about getting there. Result.
Is carpal tunnel hereditary does anyone know?

I cant believe Im so calm. If anyone has knowledge of this, Id really appreciate it, as I dont want to go on the net to find out.

By the way, Rheumatology are doing nerve conduction tests. I have knowledge of this from my nursing, but cant remember much, as I went on to specialise in Brain Surgery, so anyone had this?

Thanks guys and gals xxxxxxxxxxxx

[paula lynne]

Getting stressed now. NO-ONE knows anything about this?

Dont make me google it...........

Stressing now. x

[sammi]

I'm sorry Paula I have no information on this at all.

One of the docs from my many visits to a&e thought I might have this because I was suffering from severe tingling, I was meant to go to my gp to be referred somewhere but never did as at the time my anxiety was bad and I was so convinced it was my heart and I just didn't bother. As my anxiety settled so did the tingling so I guess it wasn't that after all.

Anyway good luck with your appointment and sorry I can't be of much help.

Please try not to Google

[ditzygirl]

not something i know anything about either.hhhmmmmmmx

[linjoy]

hi Paula Lynne,
I have carpel tunnel syndrome but no one else in my family has so I don't think it is hereditary
I have had nerve conduction tests.
It doesn't hurt but is a weird sensation. Needle are put into different muscles in your arm ( one at a time) and an electric current passed through it to measure the electric impulses in your nerves which is recorded on a machine( it makes your muscles 'jump' ).They do this with both arms It takes about half an hour if I can remember correctly.
I manage alright and don't need an operation
hope this has been of some help
best of luck and don't worry!
Linda x

[linjoy]

They also do it with the muscles in your hands
Linda

[paula lynne]

Thanks ladies x
Its so hard, because I used to get tingling when I had panics.
But I think its all to do with my hormones now, cos of my age.
How do I tell the difference?
All I know is, the past 2 years my migraines are worse, Ive got hair growing out my chin (so attractive), started really bad palps, weight gain, tingling in specific fingers (1st, 2nd, 3rd fingers)....oh its so hard.

How can I tell the difference between anxiety and something else?
Im totally confused on this one x

[KK77]

I was referred to a rheumatologist for suspected fibromyalgia. TBH, I can't say he did more tests in his examination than most of the other doctors had done, but I guess he was qualified to diagnose such conditions - and subsequently did.

I'm not an expert on CT but my auntie had surgery for it which relieved the pressure and left no discernible scarring. It's obviously something you'd need to discuss and get diagnosed but it's a very treatable condition and surgery isn't always necessary, so I really wouldn't stress Paula.

[suzy-sue]

I have Carpal tunnel syndrome in my left hand Paula .I also have osteo arthritis in my spine hip and feet .Carpal tunnel isnt hereditary as far as I know .But you can have a good chance of getting Arthritis due to a family history .That said ,No one in my family has had it until recently .Its a common complaint and a lot of people have Or will have it when they reach middle age to some degree .Rhumatoid arthritis is a different condition .But they have more drugs and treatment for that than Osteoarthritis .I havnt had an operation yet ,but as its a slow progressive thing I have only recently been continuously in pain from it .Before it was just intermittent .So I will end up having the op..I know a couple of people who have had it ,and it wasnt too bad .You cant use your hand for abt 6 days tho afterwards .Good job its my left one lol .I also get pins n needles in my other hand ,I have one finger that has a badly swollen joint .My 4th vertabae is worn and can sometimes cause reffered pain in my arm and hands ,this causes tingling and numbness too .I also get the same with my feet every morning,but once I move about it goes . I can walk and excercise normally .Tho today I have tenderness which affects my balance slightly . I hope this helps you somewhat Paula ..Sorry the post goes on a bit .But I wouldnt honestly worry hun .Ive had all this for years and its still bearable most of the time .Luv Sue x

[sammi]

Thanks ladies x
Its so hard, because I used to get tingling when I had panics.
But I think its all to do with my hormones now, cos of my age.
How do I tell the difference?
All I know is, the past 2 years my migraines are worse, Ive got hair growing out my chin (so attractive), started really bad palps, weight gain, tingling in specific fingers (1st, 2nd, 3rd fingers)....oh its so hard.

How can I tell the difference between anxiety and something else?
Im totally confused on this one x

I'm not sure tbh paula x