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Originally Posted by belyro  Is it dangerous to leave carpal tunnel? Isn't it just an annoyance? Can it actually cause permanent damage? |
Danger, no. Painful, very much yes! Ignoring it will make it get worse, to the point of disabled hands. Don't let it get that far.
A neurologist can actually test the conductivity of the nerves with a simple test to determine if it's carpal tunnel. X-rays might also show compression of the nerve. When it gets very serious, surgery might help.
One home method of detecting your risk for carpal tunnel is pretty simple. While standing, hold your arms outward, parallel to the ground, as if you are getting ready to take flight. Keep your hands straight out, too, with fingertips stiff, pointed away from you, palms facing towards the ground.
Then, bend at your wrists to force your fingertips upward, but keep your hand flat.
If you have problems doing this trick, you'll know you've got problems headed towards you.
Tingly hands/feet can also be caused by other things, and a electromyogram can help diagnose it! I had tingly hands/feet when hyperthyroidism was at its peak.
