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.
Boiling sweet potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peeled, cubed potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Try turning them into mashed sweet potatoes. Baking sweet potatoes: To bake them in the microwave, pierce with a fork and cook for 5-8 minutes, rotating once). To bake in the oven, Preheat oven to 400Â°F. Pierce sweet potato with a fork about 6-8 times and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 45-60 minutes.