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flying_wahini

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3. Not sure if this was exactly what my Mom had back in '08 but

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:06 AM

Feb 14

She had carpal tunnel so bad for so long the MD said her nerve was almost black when he scoped it for repair.
Quite painful and debilitating for her. Her hand got better post op but was never the same.
If he recommends surgery do it sooner rather than later. My 2 cents worth. 😎

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Has anyone experienced thenar atrophy? Most occurances are due to CTS (carpal [View all] sinkingfeeling Feb 14 OP

I certainly hope the specialist is able to treat/heal this. LoisB Feb 14 #1

It's caused by pinched nerves IbogaProject Feb 14 #2

Not sure if this was exactly what my Mom had back in '08 but flying_wahini Feb 14 #3

I have a similar thing in one knee. moniss Feb 14 #4

Never seen anything like it. (Glad you knew not to show your fingertips !) eppur_se_muova Feb 14 #5