<s>[INST] my fingers and hands are numb on both hands. i can feel hot and cold but otherwise cant feel much from the wrist. i have had carpal tunnel surgery three months ago in one hand but has not brought feeling back. i am diabetic and this numbness has been coming on for a year. my a1c was 6.6 five months ago but sugars have been elevated lately from bronchitis i had recently. seems numbness is getting worse. what should i do? this is scaring me. i think its getting worse. [/INST] Hello As there is no relief with CTS surgery, there is possibility of associated tenosynovitis. Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon.swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone. Local steroid injection can give good results added with physiotherapy protocols of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax bath therapy Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab Colin [it C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzymic plus].MRI cervical spine will help you. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care </s>