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Saturday, September 04, 2004
Guillen diagnosed with carpal-tunnel
Jose Guillen has been diagnosed with carpal-tunnel syndrome, and could miss substantial time:
It has been hard to get Jose Guillen out of the lineup this year, but a recurring pain in both his wrists could put him on the bench for at least one game. Guillen left Friday's game in the seventh inning, and he has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
He said his hands feel "heavy." He'll be examined by a doctor today to determine how much time he should miss.
"It's not normal," Guillen said. "It's just smart to find out what's going on."
I'm not a doctor, but I do play one on this blog: My understanding of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is limited at best, but from what I've gathered, as long as they're catching this early and no serious damage to the nerve has occurred, simple over-the-counter pain relievers could do the trick. If that doesn't work there are anti-inflammatory medications which should get him back on the field in no time.
No worries- yet. But with the Angels luck, you never know.
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