It is important to diagnose and treat carpal tunnel syndrome as early as possible to prevent permanent median nerve damage, loss of hand function, and disability. Usually the diagnosis is based on symptoms and physical exam findings indicative of median nerve entrapment, but sometimes nerve testing is necessary.
1 Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. 2  Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. 3  Make a slit in the top of each sweet potato. 4  Top with 1 tablespoon of butter and season with the salt and pepper. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. 2  Bake until tender, about 45 minutes. 3  Make a slit in the top of each sweet potato. 4  Top with 1 tablespoon of butter and season with the salt and pepper.
Oven Bake. Cook whole sweet potatoes just like you would make baked potatoes. Prick each washed potato several times with a fork, wrap each one in foil and bake them for about 40 to 60 minutes in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Exact cooking time will depend on the size of the sweet potatoes; they're done when you can easily cut into them and their flesh is soft.ring the water to a boil over high heat, then turn it down to a simmer and let the potatoes cook until tender, about 15 minutes. After you drain off the water, you can use boiled sweet potatoes in lots of ways. 1  Mash them with butter, milk, salt and pepper to make a slightly sweeter version of mashed potatoes.