Certain other conditions can place pressure on nerves at different sites such as the neck and elbow. The brace prevents extreme wrist motion. When worn at night the brace can prevent waking with hand pain. Vitamin B6 - Vitamin deficiency can be treated with Vitamin B6, though most patients with a normal diet do not have significant vitamin deficiencies. Oral anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen cna reduce inflammation.
Corticosteroid injections can greatly relieve early carpal tunnel syndrome.
Although braces may help, they will not relieve all the symptoms of pain, numbness or tingling. Without surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve, these symptoms may become permanent. After Surgery Your restrictions after surgery will depend on whether or not you had surgery on your writing hand. Driving - Most people can drive one to two days after surgery. Although you can do some writing one week after surgery, it will often take 4-6 weeks to write comfortably.