I May Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, What Specialty Doctor Should I Consult With?
I did the Phalen’s Test (you should try it as well, it’s just a 60 second test) and I think I have Carpal Tunnel.
I have to schedule an appointment to a specific doctor to avail my HMO (not US), I just don’t know which specialty? (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, gynecologist, pediatrician, etc.)
I think that’d be a orthopedic physician. If you have insurance then you may need to see your primary care physician first and get a referral so they’ll cover it.
I would also suggest your primary care physician first. They can direct you to the next step and give you any referral you might need to get there. Orthopedics is probably the next step, but possibly physical/occupational therapy, or a neurologist (to determine the extent of nerve damage, probably?)
I went through the process (in the US) for a repetitive stress injury that acted a lot like carpal tunnel issues. You might be able to just talk to your PCP (via messaging, email, tele-health appointment, etc) and get a referral to orthopedics; depending on your healthcare system / insurance situation, maybe you don’t need a referral.
IANAD/YMMV
Don’t know the answer to your question. Just wanted to thank you for sharing that video!
I would check with your family doctor first and they should be able to give you a list of recommended specialists to contact.
You need to see an orthopedist. Call you insurance to see if you need a referral, because if not you’re just throwing money away going to your GP for them to tell you, “Yup, you need to see an orthopedist.”
You should pick up some carpal tunnel wrist braces while you wait to see a doctor. They immobilize your wrists while you sleep and prevent any more damage to the nerves. If you ever wake up with numb fingers that’s most likely what’s happening.
