CTS - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Last week I went to a neurologist to do some tests and it was determined that I do in fact have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Click on the title to view some good information from the Mayo Clinic regarding this problem.

After 5 nights of wearing my wrist splints, sleeping has become easier...I often find myself sleeping in some strange position with my arms crossed over my chest, but I can manage sleeping. On the weekend, I did have some problems with my hands when I slept, waking up with my fingers numb and in pain. I now know what caused this discomfort. It all started back with my excessive Christmas baking :( Although I wasn't baking this weekend, I did feel the aching and weakness in my wrists as I was chopping veggies and chicken for the lovely casserole I created on Saturday. Now that I can tell what is causing the pain, I really need to work on preventing it. I was debating not taking my splints with me on vacation, but I have now decided that would be a stupid idea and I will be bringing them with me. Who knew that something so nice and sweet such as cookies could bring such pain and discomfort. Please read the info and work hard to prevent this problem. Good luck ladies...we're 3 times more likely to develop CTS than our male counter parts!

For those of you who are still counting with me...only 3 days and 20 minutes to go!

C.R.