Any Homeopathic remedy recommendations for Carpal Tunnel

[Jen Reese]

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> Hi all...
> The subject says it all.
> Does anyone have any recommendations for Carpal Tunnel?
> 
> Thanks!
> Kemper


Jen: I've tried various treatments for a similar condition affecting 
the ulnar nerve.  There are homeopathic preparations specifically for 
nerve pain that you can find at a place like Whole Foods.  Most 
include the anti-inflammatory arnica, plus hypericum for shooting 
pain rather than aching pain (I can't remember the other 
ingredients). I honestly didn't find the homeopathic remedies that 
helpful, but I think I waited too long to try them.  They may have 
helped more in the first acute stage of pain.  

In case you're interested in other options, acupuncture and cupping 
worked really well although it got too expensive for me to pay out-of-
pocket for the 10-12 treatments recommended.  Occupational and 
physical therapy were good too, once there was a firm diagnosis.  My 
trajectory was the traditional route first of neurologist, testing, 
OT/PT, pain management for cortisone injections, then finally moving 
onto trying other treatments.  All helped to a certain extent, but I 
wonder what the outcome would have been to start with acupuncture 
first?  What if, what if...!  Anyway, best wishes on finding the 
right treatment. :)

Oh, one last thing, I recently found a website with exercises that 
are helping:

http://www.bodymindresources.com/index.htm

There's a link to read about carpal tunnel toward the bottom, which 
will take you to an informational piece with a link to exercises.