Re: Question about hand problems...

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In a message dated 12/7/2000 3:36:37 PM Central Standard Time,

dgainer@... writes:

> Does anyone else have this or something similar happen.

> Forgive the clumsy explanation (tongue in cheek).

> -

>

I sure do! When I'm reading a magazine I find that it's harder to hold that

up than to hold a hardback book. I kind of freeze up and cramp, especially

between my forefingers and thumbs, where the muscles used to be. C

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/7/2000 4:36:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,

dgainer@... writes:

<< Sometimes when I try to open a jar or do something that requires pressure

my hand will stay fixed in that position. Like if I were turning a lid my

hand kind of freezes (especially my thumb) for a minute ...kind of cramping

up. Does anyone else have this or something similar happen.

Forgive the clumsy explanation (tongue in cheek).

>>

Mine does the same, but only occasionally. Hands hurt most of time.

[Guest guest]

I have the same problem. My thumbs are easily

fatigued by just holding an object for more than a few

minutes. Things like holding a pen, cup, steering

wheel, hair dryer cause symptoms similar to the ones

you describe.

I try to avoid carring things with my hands for any

length of time. I use tote bags I can throw over my

shoulder instead. I try to keep them light weight to

save my back!

My husband opens those new jars for me. I can handle

the ones that have already been opened once.

Cordy

--- -Gainer <dgainer@...> wrote:

> Sometimes when I try to open a jar or do something

> that requires pressure

> my hand will stay fixed in that position. Like if I

> were turning a lid my

> hand kind of freezes (especially my thumb) for a

> minute ...kind of cramping

> up. Does anyone else have this or something similar

> happen.

> Forgive the clumsy explanation (tongue in cheek).

> -

>

> ---- Original Message -----

> From: " Gretchen Glick " <liliwigg@...>

> <egroups>

> Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 12:41 PM

> Subject: [] about dropping things

>

>

> > Sometimes I drop things - mostly in the kitchen,

> because I am in a

> > hurry. I have found that most things I use come in

> plastic containers of

> > some sort, or squeeze bottles. Soooo when

> something gets dropped, like a

> > jar or squeeze bottle, it just kind of bounces and

> rolls. Things

> > packaged in plastic are lighter too. ~ G

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yes, often my hand " freezes " or cramps a great while exerting great force (I

think). It usuallydissipates in a few moments.

[Guest guest]

Comforting to know I'm not the only one ...I wondered if I was getting

arthritis or something but sounds like it is my cmt.

Thanks for all input

~Maggie

----- Original Message -----

From: <amtcp36@...>

<egroups>

Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 5:10 PM

Subject: Re: [] Question about hand problems...

> Yes, often my hand " freezes " or cramps a great while exerting great force

(I

> think). It usuallydissipates in a few moments.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Sometimes when I try to open a jar or do something that requires

pressure

> my hand will stay fixed in that position. Like if I were turning a

lid my

> hand kind of freezes (especially my thumb) for a minute ...kind of

cramping

> up. Does anyone else have this or something similar happen.

> Forgive the clumsy explanation (tongue in cheek).

> -

I know just what you are talking about. My hands have been doing

that for years, off and on. SOmetimes I have to take my other hand

and force the fingers out of the locked position.

I find it humorous anymore when I have to do this. I haven't yet

experienced any pain with this " joint locking " , and it does occur

mostly in my hands.

I have a jar opener that I love - I think I ordered it from Pampered

Chef. It is a triangle wedge so it fits any size lid - you just

slide the triangle over the lid until it fits and then twist - the

triangle shape gives you leverage and stregth that aren't in the

hands anymore. I do not have any problems opening lids since I got

this little beauty!

Ruth Warren