There must be something in the air. So many of us are having a hard time right now. I'm so sorry you're hurting. You will come out of it at some point. We all will if we just hold on. My heart goes out to you.
About the carple tunnel, my doc gave me a brace to wear at night when I sleep. It makes a huge difference. If you don't have a brace and can't afford to go get one at Wal Mart or something, do you have an ace bandage? That would work as well. Good luck to you! Life can be a bugger, I know. Just hang in there! Annie