Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

vincent.lee

Hi.

I'm writing this on behalf of my Mother (52 years old).

My Mother has carpal tunnel syndrome in both arms. She had a few steroid injections which temporarily alleviated the symptoms, but now they are back in her left hand.

Most of her fingers are numb, she feels as though there are pins and needles in her hands most of the time and she has severe issues with gripping.

The doctor has recommended surgery, but has said that although surgery may get rid of the pain and numbness, my Mother could still be left with very poor grip and finger movement/dexterity. (she felt heart broken at this news, as she adores the piano and hoped the surgery would be a one-stop fix all shop...)

If she goes through with the surgery and cannot grip or move her fingers well, then I do not believe she can continue work. She doesn't speak English, and her body is frail. She spent most of her life as a housewife for 4 kids until Dad left us a few years ago (the cheating, lying, stealing scumbag).

She has no children to care for now, so it's just her.

Will she be entitled to any disability benefit or some form of support to help her?

She currently works 16 hours a week, at around £100 - £150 a week on account of her carpel tunnel syndrome.

lynsey21

Hi vincent.lee the only thing i can offer is that i had the carpal tunnel surgery 10 years ago, on both hands they done one in the August and the other in the September and i have had no problems since. In a way it kinda gave me my life back. I wish your mum good luck

vincent.lee

lynsey21 wrote: »

Hi vincent.lee the only thing i can offer is that i had the carpal tunnel surgery 10 years ago, on both hands they done one in the August and the other in the September and i have had no problems since. In a way it kinda gave me my life back. I wish your mum good luck

Thanks - that's actually quite reassuring. I hope she has the same luck as you did!

Sorry if this is personal, but could you tell me how long it took for you recover post-surgery? Was there rehab?

lynsey21

I have to say as far as i remember i had the stitches (it was stitches back then don't know about now) out may be 8-10 days after, and was signed off work for 6 weeks, but it was a bit longer as i had the other one done within 4 weeks of the first. Hope this helps

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vincent.lee wrote: »

Hi.

I'm writing this on behalf of my Mother (52 years old).

My Mother has carpal tunnel syndrome in both arms. She had a few steroid injections which temporarily alleviated the symptoms, but now they are back in her left hand.

Most of her fingers are numb, she feels as though there are pins and needles in her hands most of the time and she has severe issues with gripping.

The doctor has recommended surgery, but has said that although surgery may get rid of the pain and numbness, my Mother could still be left with very poor grip and finger movement/dexterity. (she felt heart broken at this news, as she adores the piano and hoped the surgery would be a one-stop fix all shop...)

If she goes through with the surgery and cannot grip or move her fingers well, then I do not believe she can continue work. She doesn't speak English, and her body is frail. She spent most of her life as a housewife for 4 kids until Dad left us a few years ago (the cheating, lying, stealing scumbag).

She has no children to care for now, so it's just her.

Will she be entitled to any disability benefit or some form of support to help her?

She currently works 16 hours a week, at around £100 - £150 a week on account of her carpel tunnel syndrome.

she has at least one son apparently

vincent.lee

woodbine wrote: »

she has at least one son apparently

I don't follow. What do you mean?

poppy10_2

vincent.lee wrote: »

I don't follow. What do you mean?

You said she has no children to care for any more.

Woodbine presumably misread and thought you said she had no children to care for her.

He/she was pointing out that she does have a child, i.e. you

But he/she missed the point.

GlasweJen

It's unlikely she would qualify for PIP with just carpal tunnel, what makes her "frail", does she have other medical conditions that make her need help with her mobility or personal care?

Sncjw

Probably none. I have it. I write a lot and use a computer a lot during my work time which gives me the tingling feeling.

Does it cause her struggle to wash, dress, cook food, eat for her herself at all

tanith

I have multi joint Osteo Arthritis ,one replaced hip so far had to take early retirement from my job and I don't qualify for any benefit. I can't see how Carpal Tunnel would qualify on its own.