Re: (OTC) Hi to all..........

[Guest guest]

Hi :  I just got on line and your post.  So sorry you are hurting so much,

and I too hope it is not Carpel Tunnell.  my friend just had his wrist operated

on for that, and he is doing much better with P.T. etc.  It is good you are

having it checked out in a few weeks.  Hopefully they can do something for you

to ease the pain, etc.

 

Yes, I get a lot of jokes each day, and laughter is the best thing for us.  It

always feels good to laugh.

 

I hope your turkey day was great.  Mine was and it was all so yummy.  Still

have a whole side of the turkey left to eat.  Michele cooked a 21 lb. turkey,

then she willl make a soup, and a turkey pie.  She is a good cook.

 

Wishing you pain free days ahead.  I feel badly that you are suffering so

much.  Thank God you did not chop your finger off.  That would be too much to

deal with!!!

 

Take care, rest when you can, and talk soon.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: <ltdavis_jrdavis@...>

Subject: [ ] (OTC) Hi to all..........

" RA Support Group " < >

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 5:18 PM

 

Hi to everyone! Hope your turkey day was great!  I am so sorry that I haven't

posted in a while - between trying not to type much for the next couple of weeks

until my wrists (arms)  are tested, and helping my husband with his company

(n-i-c-e.... I can set my own (few) hours!! ) - I've actually been pretty busy

but it's been a good busy.

 

The wrist thing is going to stink if it  is carpul tunnel because it will be

necessary for me to have surgery on my left wrist as soon as possible. I have

this sneaky feeling though, that the pain in my wrists, the numbness, etc is

due to my arthritis in my neck which is what they will be testing. I go on the

16th for the test. Although the thought of surgery just makes my skin crawl, but

IF it is related to my neck, there will be nothing they can do. I nearly chopped

off the tip of my finger cooking 2 weeks ago because my finger was numb and I

didn't feel it. Good thing though - at least I didNOT feel it!!! heheheheeh!! 

Gotta have humor -

 

Anyway, I really wasn't meaning this to turn out soooo long!! I DO read all of

your posts and my thoughts & prayers are ALWAYS with each & every one of you. 

 And thanks also  to my good friends that send me such funny stuff! Laughter

truly is the best medicine there is!

 

I love you guys!!! Hoping for pain free days ahead for all of us!!!

in SC

[Guest guest]

Thank u so much sweetie for the kind thoughts! We DID have a great turkey day

in Wilmington , NC/--but we are having another turkey day with my mom tommorrow

as she will be coming from Charlotte (nc)!!!!

We'll talk soon sweetie --- prmise! Hugs & kisses!

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On Nov 28, 2009, at 5:31 PM, Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> wrote:

[Guest guest]

before you have surgery you should see your rheumy. I had issues with my wrists

myself and had a nerve conduction test, I was diagnosed with bilateral carpel

tunnel was told I needed surgery but opted out of it after talking to my rheumy

who diagnosed it has being caused by my RA and inflamation from the RA. You

will want to make sure that this is what is causing the issue before hand.

I'm mostly a lurker

[ ] (OTC) Hi to all..........

Hi to everyone! Hope your turkey day was great! I am so sorry that I haven't

posted in a while - between trying not to type much for the next couple of weeks

until my wrists (arms) are tested, and helping my husband with his company

(n-i-c-e....I can set my own (few) hours!! ) - I've actually been pretty busy

but it's been a good busy.

The wrist thing is going to stink if it is carpul tunnel because it will be

necessary for me to have surgery on my left wrist as soon as possible. I have

this sneaky feeling though, that the pain in my wrists, the numbness, etc is due

to my arthritis in my neck which is what they will be testing. I go on the 16th

for the test. Although the thought of surgery just makes my skin crawl, but IF

it is related to my neck, there will be nothing they can do. I nearly chopped

off the tip of my finger cooking 2 weeks ago because my finger was numb and I

didn't feel it. Good thing though - at least I didNOT feel it!!! heheheheeh!!

Gotta have humor -

Anyway, I really wasn't meaning this to turn out soooo long!! I DO read all of

your posts and my thoughts & prayers are ALWAYS with each & every one of you.

And thanks also to my good friends that send me such funny stuff! Laughter

truly is the best medicine there is!

I love you guys!!! Hoping for pain free days ahead for all of us!!!

in SC

[Guest guest]

Enjoy your second turkey.  I will have a great sandwich tomorrow.  Love

turkey!!

 

You take care and talk again soon.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

[Guest guest]

Thanks but my rheumy is the one sending me to this specialist! Thank

you so much for responding !

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 28, 2009, at 6:03 PM, " Massey " <renandstimpy3@...>

wrote:

before you have surgery you should see your rheumy. I had issues with my wrists

myself and had a nerve conduction test, I was diagnosed with bilateral carpel

tunnel was told I needed surgery but opted out of it after talking to my rheumy

who diagnosed it has being caused by my RA and inflamation from the RA. You will

want to make sure that this is what is causing the issue before hand.

I'm mostly a lurker

[ ] (OTC) Hi to all..........

Hi to everyone! Hope your turkey day was great! I am so sorry that I haven't

posted in a while - between trying not to type much for the next couple of weeks

until my wrists (arms) are tested, and helping my husband with his company

(n-i-c-e....I can set my own (few) hours!! ) - I've actually been pretty busy

but it's been a good busy.

The wrist thing is going to stink if it is carpul tunnel because it will be

necessary for me to have surgery on my left wrist as soon as possible. I have

this sneaky feeling though, that the pain in my wrists, the numbness, etc is due

to my arthritis in my neck which is what they will be testing. I go on the 16th

for the test. Although the thought of surgery just makes my skin crawl, but IF

it is related to my neck, there will be nothing they can do. I nearly chopped

off the tip of my finger cooking 2 weeks ago because my finger was numb and I

didn't feel it. Good thing though - at least I didNOT feel it!!! heheheheeh!!

Gotta have humor -

Anyway, I really wasn't meaning this to turn out soooo long!! I DO read all of

your posts and my thoughts & prayers are ALWAYS with each & every one of you.

And thanks also to my good friends that send me such funny stuff! Laughter truly

is the best medicine there is!

I love you guys!!! Hoping for pain free days ahead for all of us!!!

in SC

[Guest guest]

Hi ! I wish you well with your hands and neck. I had the surgery for carpal

tunnel on both hands. Small incision, minimal pain and my recovery was quick -

no PT needed. I was very pleased with the whole process. Enjoy your second

Turkey Day..... Doreen

Thanks but my rheumy is the one sending me to this specialist! Thank

you so much for responding !

Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

Thanks for letting me know about your surgery! I know there are two types- the

one you've had & then a more complicated one. I do already have the best

orthopeadic surgeon so I'll know more when they figure out what is causing it

all!

Thanks again!!!!

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On Nov 29, 2009, at 7:26 AM, " Mimi " <mimi212@...> wrote:

Hi ! I wish you well with your hands and neck. I had the surgery for carpal

tunnel on both hands. Small incision, minimal pain and my recovery was quick -

no PT needed. I was very pleased with the whole process. Enjoy your second

Turkey Day..... Doreen

Thanks but my rheumy is the one sending me to this specialist! Thank

you so much for responding !

Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I too had been dx'ed with carpal tunnel and

declined the offer of bilat surgery. That was

just prior to a RA flare that led to my diagnosis.

My rheumy explained how carpal tunnel is

technically correct, it most likely related to RA,

& that with my proper RA treatment, those

symptoms should alleviate as well. Also, under the

circumstances discouraged surgery, decreased

immune system, creation of scar tissue, etc.

So, I also recommend speaking with your

rheumy, he/she will be familiar with you specific

medical history and how best to treat your symptoms

Even now when the carpal tunnel symptoms

appear, I have the comfort of the braces, icy/hot, & the

and the peace of mind in knowing that it was

not a " new " thing. Cassy

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> before you have surgery you should see your rheumy. I had issues with my

wrists myself and had a nerve conduction test, I was diagnosed with bilateral

carpel tunnel was told I needed surgery but opted out of it after talking to my

rheumy who diagnosed it has being caused by my RA and inflamation from the RA.

You will want to make sure that this is what is causing the issue before hand.

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