Hands won't cooperate

[NiTay614]

I have not been able to do much lately due to numbness and swelling in my fingers and hands. I have seen the doctor and am scheduled for tests to determine if it is carpel tunnel or issues with the discs in my neck, AGAIN. I am working on finishing a potato bin as my hands will cooperate. I am still around and have not abandoned ship, just have some physical issues that are interfering.

[Firedkm]

I had the same problem last year and had surgery on my neck. The best thing I ever did! Hope you feel better soon

[Travis]

Ugg...that's terrible. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble. For folks like us who like working with our hands and making stuff, that is especially hard. I hope the docs figure out the problem and you feel better soon.

[greasemonkeyredneck]

Did you ever get relief for your hand problem? I was wondering because I had so many tests done for my right hand. That arm and wrist was reconstructed after the car wreck in '99 when I broke my back. The docs run all the tests thinking carpal tunnel or disk problems. Turns out the mine was just plain arthritis that I have to live with. The pain is terrible sometimes. I have found that constantly opening and closeing my hand when I'm not using it helps keep it from cramping up too quickly when I am using it.

[amazingkevin]

I run across people that had similar accidents and pretty much were left for dead . but determination and help from above really turned things around for them .Working out in that kind of broken state seems impossiable ,but proof is in the pudding.I am amazed at the accomplishments they have attained.Guess it boils down to rust or burn out ,which is better!I've heard it said too many times the benifits of fresh lemon juice ,fresh squeezed and plenty of it with plenty of water dissolves huge gallstones ,kidney stones and arthritis. Take it for what it's worth .i would investigate ,what could it hurt.