The short answer is no. While permanent nerve damage can be a real clinical concern if Carpal Tunnel is not treated and left to progress unchecked for years, it does not happen over a few months. You should not feel rushed or panicked into a surgical decision based on fear. Take the time to explore proven non-invasive treatments and make a considered decision about a surgical procedure that is not a permanent fix for a chronic recurring syndrome caused by trapped inflammation like CTS.