Does carpel tunnel syndrome cause wrist twitches?

Answer by  dramjbell (74)

Yes, it certainly can. However, "carpel tunnel syndrome" is a very specific condition, causing compression of the median nerve in the carpel tunnel. Many conditions can cause hand twitching/pain/tingling.

Answer by  mb (5482)

Yes. The syndrom is an impingment of the motor and sensory nerves of the wrist and can cause twitches (usually you accidentally drop things).

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It can at time but there is a whole host of other ailments that can cause them as well. There are also things that can cause it that you don't even realize you have they are being masked by what you see as the obvious cause. Ask your doctor they would be able to tell you right away.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It can it can and will over time cause tenderness in the hands and wrists as well as painful swelling and numbess in the hands and wrists. You need to dsee the doctor for it.

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

I'm not a doctor but I've got the carpel tunnel and sometimes the pain causes me to twitch. Maybe that's the same thing for you too.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Yes, carpel tunnel syndrome can cause wrist twitches as well as pain and swelling in the wrist. Try illiminating some of the repetitive movements that have resulted in your condition.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Yes it does. In fact, carpel tunnel syndrome effects the elbow and causes pain in the region which will lead to direct twitches of the wrist. If you do bikram yoga, there is a posture that helps recover from this.