I have to agree with the turmeric /cuminoid...I've been taking it for several months now and I can actually tell a significant difference in my carpal tunnel, as well as neck pain and other joint pains...Since I've been taking Tumeric with 95% cuminoid, my carpal tunnel syndrome has almost completely disappeared.
It sounded like your CTS was way worse than what I was experiencing and I know Larry had it very bad, moaning in pain even at night trying to sleep...the release surgery worked for him and it was pretty quick, easy fix...but I do agree...if you can find successful alternative..then that's the way to go...whatever works!