Posted by thuso on March 25, 2007, at 9:40:59
In reply to Re: Anyone have ulnar nerve problems before? » thuso, posted by NikkiT2 on March 24, 2007, at 6:40:56
> I had an ulnar nerve decomrepssion and transposition in right elbow about 4 years ago..
>Mine is on my left elbow (I'm right handed).
> Recovery time was fine.. I was back at work 2 days later, and only medium pain meds for needed for 48 hours. They did use a 24 nerve block with the surgery which I think was a huge help..
> Be prepared for some bizarre itching though!!
This is exactly what I wanted to hear. I really wanted to know how quickly I could get back to things and how long to expect to be on pain meds. I'll find out more of the details of my surgery at my appointment tomorrow morning.> It didn't cure my problem, but they weren't helpful and was part of a series of treatments. But, I suffer from same problem as the lovely Larry, so it wasn't likely to ufortunately.
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> NikkiI'm hoping that since we caught it so early and are doing the surgery this soon, that my recovery will be complete. I read somewhere online that 8-9 out of 10 people who get this surgery completely recover. It is only those who wait too long that have the problems.
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