Carpal tunnel?

Ibuprofen to ease the internal swelling but I would ask a pharmacist. 1: they can tell you if this is something you should consult a dr on and 2: they can recommend a brace.

Have you seen a doctor?

I work in an office and I experience the tingling/pain when I have days where I have to type a lot. Sometimes I have to force myself to take a break because it's just so uncomfortable to keep typing. Sometimes at home FH will massage my hands and it helps, but other than that I haven't really found anything that works. I don't like taking painkillers unless it's absolutely unbearable. If it gets worse I plan on seeing a doctor.

My dr. gave me a brace to wear when mine acts up. It is definitely awkward for the first couple of days but I get used to it after that. It works wonders and after about a week the flare up goes away and everything is good.

I also have carpal tunnel, and when it flares up, I find that massaging the inside of my wrists, palm side, seems to help the most. Even more so if you can get your fiancé to do it for you. Most of the issues you have are from that area becoming inflamed. Acupuncture can help with symptoms as well, if you aren't too scared of needles.

There is also this brand of pain relief pads called Salonpas that you peel and stick on your sore muscles... I've also found relief from these. But if this does become a problem, definitely wear your braces the next time you are doing an activity that may strain your wrists. Good luck!

Braces at night, do NOT use them during the day, as that can accelerate and compound symptoms. I've dealt with it for years. It sucks big time.

Tylenol will not help, it isn't an NSAID. Take ibuprofen and, if your stomach can tolerate it, Aleve. You need to keep up on the dosing though, because you're using them primarily for inflammation rather pain relief.

Ice, not heat, can help. Stretch your hands, bend your thumbs toward your wrists. The only way to help is time.

I wear a brace at night when mine flares up, does the trick.

Thank you all! I haven't seen a primary physician in about 3 years so I'm in the process of getting one as I just got insurance. I'm going to get a brace today to see if that helps. I thought I was being a wuss about painting but it's day 2 and once the Tylenol wears off its unbearable to sleep to the point I want to cry. I will have to try aleve.

Something like biofreeze can help. Always helps my knee aches.

Do things that will reduce inflammation (cold compress, nsaids, rest, etc) in the short term. See a doc ASAP.

You can get night braces at most drug stores and they really helped me. I ended up getting the surgery on both hands 2 years ago because the neuropathy started keeping me awake at night

I still have it but not as intense. The night braces do help a lot though !

Something similar happened to me. I went to a bone doctor and my wrists were strained (I work a desk job and type all day). He suggested that I wear braces (you can get them from a drugstore) on my wrists for a few weeks. I would suggest wearing them at night or during the day for a few days. However, it doesn't hurt to get it checked out.

Yes to everything mna & HouseOfAllen said.

Stretch your wrist/ fingers by extending your wrist and pulling your fingers back. This probably makes no sense but if you can understand that, it's from a therapy standpoint lol

Agree with above- brace, ice, NSAIDS. See a doctor. Carpal Tunnel, especially bilateral is associated with hypothyroidism so important to get that checked.

Chiro or ortho dr

I have carpal tunnel that comes and goes. When I feel it coming on I wear my brace for a while and it usually goes away.

I suffer from carpal tunnel I would recommend taking ibuprofen and wearing a wrist brace at night. I also do finger stretches, thumb to index, middle, ring and pinky and repeat when my hand gets tingly and wrist stretches like @JPL recommends. Massage daily, and ice. If it doesn't get better check with your doctor.

I got some acute tendonitis and my coach recommended aspercreme. You might want to look into if that would help you. Also, my friend has arthritis and she eats yellow raisins soaked in rum and swears it helps, maybe thats similar?

Thank you all for this helpful advice! I picked up aleve and continue icing and massaging. I plan on setting up an appointment with a primary physician soon. Thank you again!