I have carpal tunnel and I was diagnosed in like 5 minutes and I know the dx is legit. I have the pain, shooting pains in my forearm, tingly and numbness etc. Its horrible. I have had it for ummm 8 years.

The doctor who diagnosed me pressed on my hand and moved it in certain ways to see how it made it feel. It made it go numb! The splint REALLY helps. Maybe if you get a different one? I have one from Wal-Mart....mostly just to keep you from keeping your hand curled up all night pressing on that median nerve...it really does help. Try ice as well. And texting on your phone will aggravate it too. Ibuprofen will help with inflammation when it is acting up.

My chiropractor saw I was wearing my brace when I went for tmj treatment last week and asked about it. Id forgotten to take it off before going inside...he did some thing to my wrist as well and boy did it help!

Hope you get to feeling better.