[Shamrock]

#1019266

I have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both hands. I guess it is good news because at first my doctor was thinking I had MS. Has anyone out there every heard of a lack of thyroid hormone causing carpal tunnel? Gads, I hate to have the surgery. It just feels like "one more thing" to take care of. I had RAI 12 years ago and it seems that I have not stayed on the same does of hormone replacement for more than 18 months. Why is that? I just want to feel good for more than a year and a half before starting up again with adjusting my dose. :” title=”Question” />

[npatterson]

#1070440

Dear Shamrock,

Your Graves’ is not causing your carpal tunnel syndrome, but that is probably not much "good news". You still have it.

The folks I know that have had it are all, without exception, involved in some type of prolonged & repetitive activity that involves the use of their hands. Construction worker, artist, computer operator. Oh yes, there is my brother the musician/persussionist. I guess the rate at which they have developed it is different. All of those have had the surgery, and for the most part, are much better. Only one is still having problems, and it was a really involved surgery for her.

Good luck,

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