Carpal Tunnel Cures

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve in the palm side of your wrist gets too much pressure, affecting the use of your fingers. This can be serious, and there isn't a direct cure for it. However, many procedures exist that can help alleviate the worst symptoms. In some cases, they can mimic the feeling of a cure, even though those treatments will have to be ongoing.

Splints and Braces

• Mayo Clinic says those with mild carpal tunnel syndrome can have the best results from treatment and, possibly, even a cure. The use of a splint or brace is quite common and helps keep pressure off the median nerve in the hand. Overall, the brace or splint can also help alleviate any hand numbness that the carpal condition may cause. In rare cases, the splint or brace could eliminate all carpal symptoms after continual use for a while. You can wear a splint or brace at night or in the daytime if needed.

Cortisone Injections

• Many corticosteroid drugs exist, including prednisone, that Mayo Clinic says can be injected into the median nerve to help alleviate pain. Keep in mind, though, that cortisone injections only help the pain temporarily and you'll have to keep getting them for as long as necessary. MedicineNet.com says that symptoms of cortisone injections are inevitable, but nothing serious as long as you aren't diabetic. These injections are always used with caution on diabetics since cortisone can raise blood sugar. Also, any infections caused by diabetes can be slow to heal after having cortisone injections. Some of the symptoms for non-diabetics may be soreness of the injection site and possible facial flushing. After prolonged use, it's possible a patient may experience weight gain and elevated blood pressure.

Surgery

• If your carpal condition has worsened, the chances are you'll need surgery, or carpal tunnel release. Through this procedure, your surgeon will cut the carpal ligament to relieve the pressure on your median nerve. The procedure can be done in an open surgery situation where the surgeon cuts open the palm of your hand to get to the nerve; or it can be done using the endoscopic process where two small incisions are made in your wrist with a little camera (or endoscope) inserted so the surgeon can see the carpal tunnel.

NSAIDS

• Should you not want to deal with cortisone injections due to having diabetes or other conditions that could be affected, Mayo Clinic says doctors may give you an ordinary anti-inflammatory pain reliever. This can include something as simple as aspirin. Of course, it all depends on how much pain you have from your carpal condition. Mild cases could easily be controllable with this simple remedy.