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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Natural Remedies For Effective Relief
Date: 08/03/06
Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Vitamins
In the most serious carpal tunnel syndrome cases surgery may be the only solution. In milder cases, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics and corticosteroids may help relieve pain associated with swelling. But an HSI member named Elva wants to know if there are alternatives. After looking through previous e-Alerts I've found several tips...Fact or myth? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by repetitive movements of the hand and wrist.
According to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, there is little clinical data to prove that repetitive movements cause CTS. Of course, that only means it's not yet proven. I know that after finishing up an e-Alert the backs of my hands sometimes feel sore. Nothing serious, but there's no doubt that I've given my median nerve a workout.
The median nerve runs from the forearm into the hand, protected by a tunnel of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. When this tunnel is narrowed by inflammation, the median nerve is compressed, causing hand, wrist and arm pain. In some cases the problem stems from a carpal tunnel that's too narrow, or a wrist injury may also prompt compression. Other triggers include hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause.
In the most serious CTS cases surgery may be the only solution. In milder cases, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics and corticosteroids may help relieve pain associated with swelling. But an HSI member named Elva wants to know if there are alternatives. She writes: 'Do you have anything to recommend for the relief of the pain and the swelling of carpal tunnel?'
After looking through previous e-Alerts I've found several tips that may help Elva and others avoid drug use or surgery.
The fluid factor
In the e-Alert 'A key nutrient for protecting colon health (2/6/05), US HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., noted that he uses B-6 as a diuretic in his practice.
'For carpal tunnel syndrome (which is involved with interstitial fluid taking up too much space within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, resulting in pressure on the nerve and causing numbness, tingling, and pain), 90 days of B-6 treatment is often required for the symptoms to completely subside. Retained fluid in general, however, can start leaving the first night (and can be disconcerting to a person who's now urinating more than they know they've been drinking...the interstitial fluid is leaving).'
Dietary sources of B-6 include bananas, spinach, avocado, poultry, fish, meat and beans.
From the silkworm
Serrapeptase is an anti-inflammatory enzyme produced in the body of silkworms that I have mentioned before. Researchers have tested serrapeptase's ability to ease inflammation disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, atherosclerosis and fluid retention conditions such as varicose veins.
At the SMS Medical College in Jaipur, India, researchers tested serrapeptase on 20 patients with carpal tunnel. Subjects were instructed to take 10 mg of serrapeptase twice each day for six weeks, and then return for reassessment. Sixty-five percent of the patients showed significant improvements, and no adverse side effects were reported.
Serrapeptase can be found through many Internet sources and at some health food stores. But because this natural enzyme may impact anticoagulant therapy and other medications, you should consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional before taking serrapeptase.
Going deep
According to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, some patients report that acupuncture and chiropractic treatments relieve CTS symptoms. Research has also shown that that yoga effectively reduces CTS pain and improves grip strength in some cases.
A more controversial treatment is prolotherapy; a method that prompts the body to heal damaged ligaments and tendons. In prolotherapy, a solution of simple compounds (usually dextrose or calcium carbonate) is injected at the point of injury. This triggers an inflammation response that increases the blood supply and delivers nutrients necessary to promote the growth of new cells and repair damaged connective tissue.
This procedure is a little expensive, but it's a bargain compared to surgery. Health problems sometimes treated with prolotherapy include: carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis; tendonitis, fibromyalgia, knee injuries, torn tendons and cartilage, degenerated or herniated discs, and even migraine headaches.
For a list of practitioners in the UK, visit: http://www.bimm.org.uk/Prolotherapy-Practitioners.shtml
Back to topAccording to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, there is little clinical data to prove that repetitive movements cause CTS. Of course, that only means it's not yet proven. I know that after finishing up an e-Alert the backs of my hands sometimes feel sore. Nothing serious, but there's no doubt that I've given my median nerve a workout.
The median nerve runs from the forearm into the hand, protected by a tunnel of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. When this tunnel is narrowed by inflammation, the median nerve is compressed, causing hand, wrist and arm pain. In some cases the problem stems from a carpal tunnel that's too narrow, or a wrist injury may also prompt compression. Other triggers include hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause.
In the most serious CTS cases surgery may be the only solution. In milder cases, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics and corticosteroids may help relieve pain associated with swelling. But an HSI member named Elva wants to know if there are alternatives. She writes: 'Do you have anything to recommend for the relief of the pain and the swelling of carpal tunnel?'
After looking through previous e-Alerts I've found several tips that may help Elva and others avoid drug use or surgery.
The fluid factor
In the e-Alert 'A key nutrient for protecting colon health (2/6/05), US HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., noted that he uses B-6 as a diuretic in his practice.
'For carpal tunnel syndrome (which is involved with interstitial fluid taking up too much space within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, resulting in pressure on the nerve and causing numbness, tingling, and pain), 90 days of B-6 treatment is often required for the symptoms to completely subside. Retained fluid in general, however, can start leaving the first night (and can be disconcerting to a person who's now urinating more than they know they've been drinking...the interstitial fluid is leaving).'
Dietary sources of B-6 include bananas, spinach, avocado, poultry, fish, meat and beans.
From the silkworm
Serrapeptase is an anti-inflammatory enzyme produced in the body of silkworms that I have mentioned before. Researchers have tested serrapeptase's ability to ease inflammation disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, atherosclerosis and fluid retention conditions such as varicose veins.
At the SMS Medical College in Jaipur, India, researchers tested serrapeptase on 20 patients with carpal tunnel. Subjects were instructed to take 10 mg of serrapeptase twice each day for six weeks, and then return for reassessment. Sixty-five percent of the patients showed significant improvements, and no adverse side effects were reported.
Serrapeptase can be found through many Internet sources and at some health food stores. But because this natural enzyme may impact anticoagulant therapy and other medications, you should consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional before taking serrapeptase.
Going deep
According to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, some patients report that acupuncture and chiropractic treatments relieve CTS symptoms. Research has also shown that that yoga effectively reduces CTS pain and improves grip strength in some cases.
A more controversial treatment is prolotherapy; a method that prompts the body to heal damaged ligaments and tendons. In prolotherapy, a solution of simple compounds (usually dextrose or calcium carbonate) is injected at the point of injury. This triggers an inflammation response that increases the blood supply and delivers nutrients necessary to promote the growth of new cells and repair damaged connective tissue.
This procedure is a little expensive, but it's a bargain compared to surgery. Health problems sometimes treated with prolotherapy include: carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis; tendonitis, fibromyalgia, knee injuries, torn tendons and cartilage, degenerated or herniated discs, and even migraine headaches.
For a list of practitioners in the UK, visit: http://www.bimm.org.uk/Prolotherapy-Practitioners.shtml
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