Hi AmadeusReborn, carpal tunnel syndrome can be extremely painful, as you well know. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by inflammation around the median nerve, which is created from performing tasks that require repetitive use of your wrists. In your case this would be typing and writing all day, which can get very repetitive. Some treatments that people suffering from CTS employ to get better involve surgery in the carpal tunnel area. This solution might work for some in the short term, but you will never fully recover from a surgery. As for wrist exercises, keep in mind that CTS is caused by stretching or overusing the median nerve. Stretching to try and improve CTS will actually injure you further.
To reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain and help heal, you need to reduce the inflammation around the median nerve. One of the best ways to reduce inflammation is to use cold. Cold not only reduces the inflammation around the nerve but also relieves the pain you feel everyday. I recommend using a ColdCure Wrist wrap, which is designed to fit around the area and spread cold evenly over the painful area, which is exactly what you want. They can also hold cold much longer than other gel packs, meaning you can wear it for extended periods of time while working without needing to change the gel to a fresh one often. ColdCure wraps are very comfortable as well, so you won't have issues with discomfort.