I have never heard of "stage 4" CTS. If your electrodiagnostic study demonstrates moderate to severe CTS, I would strongly advise surgery. A trial of conservative treatment is reasonable but if you wait too long, permanent nerve damage can occur.
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I have never heard of "stage 4" CTS. If your electrodiagnostic study demonstrates moderate to severe CTS, I would strongly advise surgery. A trial of conservative treatment is reasonable but if you wait too long, permanent nerve damage can occur.
KOA? I did have the electro testing on both wrists.
My nerve specialist, said there were 5 stages and I am at state 4.
canoeman 1947 Thanks for that link.
We have several people running around the shop where I work wearing the braces you buy at the drugstore and I have had some problems myself when I'm not careful to vary how I handle parts. I've printed out that exercise and will pass it around.
I wish my CTS was because of fishing. I think it was more from my constant computer use visiting FAOL. :wink:
Seriously:
The link for excercise is great. Will have to practice regularly. Turned 40 on Nov.3... at the peak and heading down hill. FAST.
Ladyfisher,
Don't wait to long my dad did and the muscles in his right hand actually atrophied (excuse the spelling)to the point he couldn't use the hand for anything. An Operation helped but he can't hold a rod anymore. If your doctor still sugest the operation go for it.
Tennis elbow,Carpal tunnel and rotator cuff problems can be avoided by 1 warming excersizes before you start fishing. 2 Using proper casting form.There was an article on this recently in one of the mags I'll have to look it up and add which one later.
I've also found that using a grip that just isn't right can cause a problem. I have a Scotty bamboo rod, its a 7' 4/5, that when used for an extended time makes my hand go numb I still can't figure out why it happens but its the only rod it happens with.
Tom
I have never had a lot of upper body strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by NoLuck
when I was 50 and took up fly fishing I went on a 3 day fishing trip. Made lots of inefficient casts. I also fell and caught myself with my casting arm but most of my body weight was forced onto that arm and of course the shoulder muscles.
I injured my rotator cuff muscles but nothing showed on an MRI. It took me 4 years to get over the pain in my shoulder. Part of that was caused by me not stopping the fly fishing. Keep doing some range of motion and shoulder strengthing exercises.
Not having full motion and full strength of your dominate arm can be very limiting and frustrating.
Fly casting off a steep ledge or cliff can result in a nasty wet fall. Of course I am graceful and would never allow that to happen but it sure does hurt when you hit the rocks.
I originally hurt my shoulder when I was around 20 - partial separation. It gets a little worse each year. I turned 40 this year and have quit playing softball becuase of the pain. The smaller line weight I can use, the better. Casting the 8 wt all day will cause pain. The 4 wt is no problem.
Rocks,
Welcome to the club. The waranty give out at 40 and all those bumps and bangs come back to remind us that we can't always find spare parts :OQuote:
I originally hurt my shoulder when I was around 20
I banged my shoulder a couple times too. Nevere avtually popped it right out, ... but I have this sneaking suspicion (sp) that that is the source of some of my discomfort.
Might just have to go and find a 2 handed rod this summer :-)
This is probably the worst kind of injury:
http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/flyeye.html