Quoted from swinks:after 6 months of acupuncture, physio etc, nerve conduction study, braces at night I finally took the step and had my operation on both wrists.
one thing I learnt is if you ignore it and at the point where you start to lose grip strength the damage will be permanent so don't leave it too long
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Damn, I wonder if I need this. Never had carpal tunnel issues before, and I've been in IT for over 15 years. However, after finally owning pins for last 45 days or so, and playing them a shit ton, I have nearly no grip strength left in my right hand. No pain, but some numbness; the loss of grip is the worse... I can't even use my thumb to push down the little tab for opening the front door, can barely use a soap dispenser, etc. Just came out of nowhere, but definitely is the pins. Going to need to take a few week break here I think and evaluate, do some PT exercises, maybe see a doctor. Thanks for sharing your story, definitely makes it more serious than "just play through it" like I have been.
