Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[fazerscotty]

I've just been to see a Doctor. They think (LOL) that following 40 years of motorcycling (and a couple of accidents) that I may have developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in my left wrist. 


What effect will this have on my riding in the future? I know that several regular contributors on here have had similar diagnosis - what mods have you found eases the symptom's on your Fazer?


TIA

[agricola]

I fitted a Magura hydraulic clutch system to mine, and had carpal tunnel relief surgery in both wrists now. Have the surgery, its only minor at outpatients, should be good for the rest of your natural then

[darrsi]

I've had 2 similar ops on my right hand.
One for Carpal Tunnel which is just above your wrist on the lowest part of your hand palm.
Also had another on the inside of my wrist at the bottom end of my thumb, but I can't remember what that one was called? I was awake when they did that one.


Both really helped with the pain, but good luck getting it sorted at the moment, there is a rather large queue for op's right now.


The pain won't go away so really does need to be sorted.

[fazerscotty]

I fitted a Magura hydraulic clutch system to mine, and had carpal tunnel relief surgery in both wrists now. Have the surgery, its only minor at outpatients, should be good for the rest of your natural then

That's got me thinking........


Thanks

[fazerscotty]

I've had 2 similar ops on my right hand.
One for Carpal Tunnel which is just above your wrist on the lowest part of your hand palm.
Also had another on the inside of my wrist at the bottom end of my thumb, but I can't remember what that one was called? I was awake when they did that one.


Both really helped with the pain, but good luck getting it sorted at the moment, there is a rather large queue for op's right now.


The pain won't go away so really does need to be sorted.

There's always a long queue for ops - I waited 2 years to have a blood clot removed from my leg!

[agricola]

I've had 2 similar ops on my right hand.
One for Carpal Tunnel which is just above your wrist on the lowest part of your hand palm.
Also had another on the inside of my wrist at the bottom end of my thumb, but I can't remember what that one was called? I was awake when they did that one.


Both really helped with the pain, but good luck getting it sorted at the moment, there is a rather large queue for op's right now.


The pain won't go away so really does need to be sorted.

There's always a long queue for ops - I waited 2 years to have a blood clot removed from my leg!

Must differ depending upon the Area Health Authority then. Mine were just a few weeks between diagnosis and treatment

[Kenbob]

Hi all.
Just throwing this out there.
For more years than I can remember I have been a member of Benenden hospital in deepest darkest Kent.
For a  monthly fee you can be referred to Benenden by your doctor for operations that incur a lengthy wait on the nhs, you can also pay a family fee to include your children too.
It has been a godsend to my wife who has had many operations there and also myself who has had both knees cleaned up.
If you join now I think that there is a 6 month wait until you can use the hospital and let’s face it, that’s shorter than an nhs wait time.
I can only say good things about this hospital, it’s what the nhs was when I were a lad and what it should be now.
This is not bupa, you pay directly to the hospital but they can also refer you to a local hospital to you if they can.

[fazerscotty]

So, an update. Saw a nerve specialist today at Worcester Royal Hosp. He carried out a few nerve conductivity tests (electrocution basically) and yes I have Carpal Tunnel in both wrists and a trapped nerve in my left elbow.
Bollox - there goes a European trip later this year.
Going to google hydraulic clutches now 

[robbo]

That’s a shame, sorry to hear your diagnosis. Has anyone thought of making or getting made a longer clutch operating arm. Why I say that is, it’s offered as an aftermarket accessory on the T7 Tenere. Supposed to give 2 finger clutch operation.

[Grahamm]

On the FZ6 you can improve the heavy clutch and short friction zone by replacing the clutch arm with one from the MT-07 which is a few mm longer.

Even if there isn't a direct replacement on your bike, it might be cheaper/ easier to get something fabricated instead of paying out for a hydraulic system.

[fazerscotty]

Thanks for the ideas guy's.
I'm going to look at all options - at this stage, something which is easy to mod and install will be the direction I'll go in.

[jul1us]

Here is a DIY solution which might work:

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[darrsi]

Little piece of advice from experience, when you feel it's the right time to get back on the bike, cover your wound the best you can before putting your gloves on.
Reason being, your gloves can reinfect it quite easily.
Been there, done that. 

[Gaz66]

Howdy.


You'll have to electric shock tests first to confirm it's Carpel tunnel, well I did, plus I also found out I had Ulna nerve damage in my elbow area... Many yrs working as a Panel beater/welder & fabricator took its toll, lots of heavy work, lots of hammering, lots of vibration etc ... Carpel tunnel problems were always on the cards for me.
Had my right Carpel surgery 7yrs ago & still suffer with some numbness across my palm & weakness in my right hand, still drop stuff, so nerve damage tends not to ever recover, well not in my case, apparently my hand was a right mess inside when they opened me up so the surgeon told me after he'd spent more than twice the normal surgery time cutting & scrapping out all the extra tissue that had built up inside my hand due to my job ... left one still needs doing, but I don't fancy going thru all that pain & recovery again, they reckon it recovers quickly, does it bollox.

[fazerscotty]

I've had the nerve conductivity test (legal electrocution  ) which confirmed the symptoms and they found a trapped nerve in my left elbow as well.
Got an appointment on the 15th of this month to find out more.
If I can just get through this summer without any surgery, then that'll be fine by me.

[fazerscotty]

I've had the nerve conductivity test (legal electrocution  ) which confirmed the symptoms and they found a trapped nerve in my left elbow as well.
Got an appointment on the 15th of this month to find out more.
If I can just get through this summer without any surgery, then that'll be fine by me.

Been referred for surgery - hopefully the queue is long enough that I won't lose the summer.
Thinking of getting a OEM clutch operating arm and making my own extension at the moment.

[robbo]

I follow a few youtubers using the T7 Tenere, and the longer operating arm will certainly make things easier for you. You’ve no doubt got some welding skills in your locker  , so will be a piece of cake for a man of your calibre.

[fazerscotty]

I follow a few youtubers using the T7 Tenere, and the longer operating arm will certainly make things easier for you. You’ve no doubt got some welding skills in your locker  , so will be a piece of cake for a man of your calibre.

"Thinking of getting a OEM clutch operating arm and making my own extension at the moment."

Haha lol. Got to find one first. NLA from the likes of Fowlers and CMSNL

[robbo]

Part no. 5LV 16340-00. There's one at Excite Motorsports in Australia, $60.59(spares @excitemotorsports.com.au)

[fazerscotty]

So, an update. Going in on Friday for the op on the left arm.   
Trapped nerve in the elbow and carpal tunnel to be resolved (well in one hand anyway!).
Haven't looked for any extended clutch arms yet, might just see how this pans out. It's just at the right time for me - two weeks off over Xmas, might as well make it four and come back fighting fit (?) in the New Year.
 

[robbo]

Hope your op goes well for you, and hopefully resolves the problem. Just have to drink right handed over the holiday. I shouldn’t think that will be too much trouble for a man of your calibre.
The only snag with having so much time off at Christmas and being rather vulnerable is……….them (child alert, child alert). The very best of luck with that

[fazerscotty]

Hope your op goes well for you, and hopefully resolves the problem. Just have to drink right handed over the holiday. I shouldn’t think that will be too much trouble for a man of your calibre.
The only snag with having so much time off at Christmas and being rather vulnerable is……….them (child alert, child alert). The very best of luck with that

I've gotten the whole grandchild thing covered - I'm going to be in a lot of pain and mega grumpy 

[returning rider]

Best of luck with it and hope you have a full recovery, in some ways as you say useful it falls into the winter break, hope it does not put too much a dampener on festivities

[fazerscotty]

Best of luck with it and hope you have a full recovery, in some ways as you say useful it falls into the winter break, hope it does not put too much a dampener on festivities

I don't think it will affect the festivities - nobodies getting any presents now as I won't be able to go shopping lol. Anyhow, the good news is that the new clutch operating arm (MT-07) turned up today from Fowlers - I'll be fitting that irrespective and obviously finger food can be shoved in with my right hand. 

[returning rider]

Good to hear! does the MT 07 clutch arm work with the early FZS 600?  The clutch is not that heavy but coming from my sons 125 its night and day lol