Re: Life with A Duster in Hand--

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my friend had surgery a couple of months ago for carpel tunnel, then she had rehab, she returned to work after about 6 weeks

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

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Subject: Re: Life with A Duster in Hand--To: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 8:58 AM

Hey ,

I'll keep fingers on BOTH hands crossed for you. I hope all goes well for you and your surgery and your recovery is smooth (you can drag out the recovery as long as you want to keep hubby busy!)

Carpel tunnel injury is a topic I haven't seen discussed here on our board. Do you mind sharing your symptoms? I ask because I have been working for the last two years in a job which has 8 hours of repetitive motion with the hands. I started having problems about 6 months ago which my pcp attributed to arthritis. My pulmo said the MTX would help, but it hasn't so I know there is something more than arthritis going on here.

I'd appreciate hearing more about it.Roxanne, 59, South Carolina2006 Asthma/ PF2008 PF/ Sarcoidosis/GerdLady Slipper Orchid

Subject: Life with A Duster in HandTo: Breathe-Support , pulmonaryfibrosis Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 12:00 AM

Hi Air Family,

Now I have to warn youse all that I’m gunna be a good HOUSEWIFE this week… hafta get the Abode into spick n’ span order before the 13th when I get my first Carpal Tunnel surgery done (I’m losing muscle in both hands….). I WAS goin’ ta ‘ave the worst one done first BUT ‘eck that’s my main ACT……. sooooo ………I’m gunna let the Surgeon Dude (he’s cute n’ worryingly YOUNG!) practise on my left hand first… if he botches it… well….. it’s only my assistant hand not the Main Game!

So……. no spending hours at this typing lurk for a wee while… I’ll get back on AFTER …that’ll be about all I’ll manage for a wee while… the Hubby is gunna get a mighty SHOCK……he’ll be Chief cook n’ Bottle Washer for longer than he realises! HA! ( I’ve built up a LOT of Credit on THAT score!)

There’s a lot to organise now that I’ve put the Brain Cells onta tha job! Gotta lay out stacks of easy to put on & do up clothes… just tie up one hand for an hour or so & you’ll get the drift!

At least I’ve already finished climbing up’ n down Ladders, cutting the mighty old 8 foot high Bougainvillea Hedge! When I think about it that HEDGE is probably one contributing factor to the state of my hands … I’ve been cutting it regularly since 1986! Beethoven is the OTHER culprit… stretching my hands to play all those massive piano chords….that’s my story & I’m stickin’ to it!

I’ll still be READING whenever I can…..can’t let you lot slip Under the RADAR… speaking of which has anyone heard how Alaskan Jim is… I’m worrying about him! AJ are you out there in lurking mode…. Let us know how you are Friend!

See you ASAP,

Lotsa,

in Oz IPF: Fibrotic NSIP/UIP ??Reynauds' May 2007