[justkim]

Goo as a Cosmetologist I have the unfortunate fall out of carpal tunnel and it sucks! Try some hand and wrist exercises that should help and try using ice. I use unpopped popcorn for ice packs, I separate it into small sandwich bags and it is a heck a lot less messier than ice. It also conforms better to the hand and wrist area. Heck, you can use it for any part of the body. I have included a link for the exercises. Good luck and if you can try to stay away from the surgery.

Exercise link below.
http://www.eatonhand.com/hw/ctexercise.htm