Has carpal tunnel syndrome ever forced you to change careers because you want to avoid surgery?

I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and all the work I know how to do involves harsh, repetitive movements (i.e. cleaning stalls, welding, manufacturing, etc.). I am seeking to retrain and have applied for a program through dissability. I don't know if they'll help me but how does one switch careers, if I have to?Has carpal tunnel syndrome ever forced you to change careers because you want to avoid surgery?
After you contact your attorney (from the phone book), it's really not difficult. They'll set you up in a training program - pick anything you'd like to do for the rest of your life...usually a program under 2 years. Remember this is for the REST of your life, braces will work, but not forever and you can't be doing the same thing...Good luck!Has carpal tunnel syndrome ever forced you to change careers because you want to avoid surgery?
no it has not ...thanks for asking and good luckHas carpal tunnel syndrome ever forced you to change careers because you want to avoid surgery?
no, but i am a massage therapist and had to lighten my loadHas carpal tunnel syndrome ever forced you to change careers because you want to avoid surgery?
no, i would try wearing the wrist braces as many hours a day as you can. they don't hurt,and they keep your nerves from moving every time you twist your wrists. they take so much of the pain away.