Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “I’ve had carpal tunnel syndrome for the last several years, and now it’s getting to the point where I have constant pain. The doctor suggested surgery, but is there anything you are aware of that I could try before going under the knife?” Jack C., Phoenix, AZ A. Dear Jack, From my experience, and from testimonials that I heard from people who have had carpal tunnel syndrome, I would most certainly try a natural alternative approach before I elect surgery. However, you may want to inform your doctor as to what you’re doing, and that you would like time to try a natural recommendation before resorting to surgery. I would use a good B-complex, 50 mg per capsule of all the B vitamins, 1 capsule twice daily. I would add the biologically active form of vitamin B6, called pyridoxal 5 phosphate, or P-5-P for short. The best formula that I’ve seen is 30 mg of P-5-P with 100 mg of magnesium. I would suggest 2 capsules daily. I would also suggest an excellent formulation to help reduce pain and inflammation that would contain about 2,200 mg of DLPA, curcumin, boswellia and nattokinase. This should give you an excellent foundation to help relieve the pain and inflammation that accompanies carpal tunnel syndrome and help heal the underlying cause of this disorder.