tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post115071202717120538..comments2023-10-19T06:24:41.808-04:00Comments on Joanne's Journey: Another Mini BreakJoanne (True Blue)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1151011447663653502006-06-22T17:24:00.000-04:002006-06-22T17:24:00.000-04:00Oh, yeah. Thanks, Mac. I'll check with the doctor ...Oh, yeah. Thanks, Mac. I'll check with the doctor before using cortisone.<BR/><BR/>Mostly I just have to get away from the computer more often.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150998751534921202006-06-22T13:52:00.000-04:002006-06-22T13:52:00.000-04:00A cautionary note: Cortisone is, to be blunt, a me...A cautionary note: <BR/><BR/>Cortisone is, to be blunt, a meat tenderizer. It provides short-term relief for acute inflammation HOWEVER repeated use is not recommended since, true to it's nature, cortisone will damage ligaments by softening them which will damage joint function.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150971385601856522006-06-22T06:16:00.000-04:002006-06-22T06:16:00.000-04:00Wow! Thanks, Anne!! If things get worse, I'll chec...Wow! Thanks, Anne!! If things get worse, I'll check with my doctor about that. That sounds better than surgery!<BR/><BR/>Also must remember to do those exercises that Dr. Mac suggested.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150948384358937152006-06-21T23:53:00.000-04:002006-06-21T23:53:00.000-04:00I saw a neurosurgeon in London who did various tes...I saw a neurosurgeon in London who did various tests on my right wrist (something to do with electrical impulses, I believe), declared me a suitable candidate for non-surgical treatment and had me return (with a driver - a definite necessity). He injected cortisone into a spot on the inside of my wrist and sent me on my way. That was 20-odd years ago. I've had very few symptoms since then. It might be worth investigating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150910200053639672006-06-21T13:16:00.000-04:002006-06-21T13:16:00.000-04:00Thanks for the intervention, Mac!Thanks for the intervention, Mac!Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150858811041366182006-06-20T23:00:00.000-04:002006-06-20T23:00:00.000-04:00I hope those of you who read and post here will ta...I hope those of you who read and post here will take note of the quote which I lifted from Blake's blog, expressing his intention to troll Joanne's blog.<BR/><BR/>I posted the quote on the "It's the money, stupid" thread. If you ever had any doubt of Blake's "noble" intentions, lay them to rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150842032298936652006-06-20T18:20:00.000-04:002006-06-20T18:20:00.000-04:00Thx, J.C. Sounds like you speak from experience. ...Thx, J.C. Sounds like you speak from experience. ;)Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150841075112360542006-06-20T18:04:00.000-04:002006-06-20T18:04:00.000-04:00Drugs Joanne... copious amounts of illegal drugs, ...Drugs Joanne... <BR/><BR/>copious amounts of illegal drugs, they will help cazzelfratx luppin jay pour into your *Frizzle*.<BR/><BR/>Lov Joe. (Hic)Joe Calgaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136972691459270790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150828067566577502006-06-20T14:27:00.000-04:002006-06-20T14:27:00.000-04:00ok JO I got the questions from the survey, but don...ok JO I got the questions from the survey, but don't ask me how. I'm not sure myself lolSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501007165042573615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150808394313372102006-06-20T08:59:00.000-04:002006-06-20T08:59:00.000-04:00GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501007165042573615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150796951923526212006-06-20T05:49:00.000-04:002006-06-20T05:49:00.000-04:00Thanks, Vicki & Mac. Yeah, I'll have to remember t...Thanks, Vicki & Mac. Yeah, I'll have to remember to do those exercises. I know what you're talking about - the ones that stretch the tendons or whatever. Thanks for reminding me.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150770412848943132006-06-19T22:26:00.000-04:002006-06-19T22:26:00.000-04:00Ice and anti-inflammatories, Joanne. Did anyone sh...Ice and anti-inflammatories, Joanne. <BR/><BR/>Did anyone show you the appropriate stretches to help loosen the forearms?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150770141325495162006-06-19T22:22:00.000-04:002006-06-19T22:22:00.000-04:00Thanks for the tips, Dr. Mac. Sure hope it doesn't...Thanks for the tips, Dr. Mac. Sure hope it doesn't get that bad. Glad your wife's shoulder surgery went well though.<BR/><BR/>Now I'd better go put that splint on.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150769653131480252006-06-19T22:14:00.000-04:002006-06-19T22:14:00.000-04:00The surgery is effective about 50% of the time. Fu...The surgery is effective about 50% of the time. Funny how the surgeons don't mention that, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>The pain and symptoms which characterize carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by a number of different conditions; some chronic and some acute. That's why it's called a syndrome rather than a more specific description.<BR/><BR/>Doctors, like most of us, look for the easy answer first. Carpal tunnel surgery has a good track record for not causing major side effects and has a 50/50 chance of resolving the problem so many doctors recommend it without hesitation.<BR/><BR/>My wife had carpal tunnel surgery on both of her wrists and had temporary relief... but the pain came back. Luckily, the surgeon arranged a follow up visit to review her progress. He wasn't happy with the results.<BR/><BR/>Long story short, he discovered her problem was related to a partial tear in the supraspinatus (connects to the rotator cuff) of her right shoulder which was causing problems in her neck that brought about pain in both forearms, wrists and hands but especially the right one.<BR/><BR/>She had corrective surgery on her shoulder and now enjoys full function again although she is prone to fatigue and re-injury.<BR/><BR/>My point is... make sure your doctor does a complete diagnosis rather than just going the easy route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150769363665816082006-06-19T22:09:00.000-04:002006-06-19T22:09:00.000-04:00DBT - Thanks. Yikes; I hope it doesn't get as bad ...DBT - Thanks. Yikes; I hope it doesn't get as bad as that. Had a flare-up before, and was getting numbness. This time just some swelling and the odd shooting pain. Don't want it to get worse.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150765785478897732006-06-19T21:09:00.000-04:002006-06-19T21:09:00.000-04:0050% chance either way and I lost... tis ok though ...50% chance either way and I lost... tis ok though I built it up over the years and still painful but not as often as it used to be... sometimes things need to get worse before getting better :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501007165042573615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150758473848486802006-06-19T19:07:00.000-04:002006-06-19T19:07:00.000-04:00Surgery didn't work? Yikes.Surgery didn't work? Yikes.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150755128530522722006-06-19T18:12:00.000-04:002006-06-19T18:12:00.000-04:00I've had the surgery and so has my mother in law,,...I've had the surgery and so has my mother in law,, didn't work. Take it easy JO!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501007165042573615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150754674527265832006-06-19T18:04:00.000-04:002006-06-19T18:04:00.000-04:00Yeah, I have a doctor-prescribed splint to keep my...<I>Yeah, I have a doctor-prescribed splint to keep my wrist from bending.</I><BR/><BR/>I've seen a few of those around this office that I'm working at for the summer time. They seem to be popular.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05312456253891615523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150754498936171882006-06-19T18:01:00.000-04:002006-06-19T18:01:00.000-04:00Thank you, Om-mar :>)Thank you, Om-mar :>)Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150754206463691922006-06-19T17:56:00.000-04:002006-06-19T17:56:00.000-04:00Hel-lo, Jo-anne,Take care.;-)Hel-lo, Jo-anne,<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/><BR/>;-)Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12058734544373976550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150748058436610022006-06-19T16:14:00.000-04:002006-06-19T16:14:00.000-04:00Yeah, I have a doctor-prescribed splint to keep my...Yeah, I have a doctor-prescribed splint to keep my wrist from bending.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150747807373046592006-06-19T16:10:00.000-04:002006-06-19T16:10:00.000-04:00I’ve just always found that whole “syndrome” thing...I’ve just always found that whole “syndrome” thing kind of curious. It used be referred to as “carpal tunnel syndrome” (CTS) but I notice these days the “syndrome” part has been dropped. I’m not sure how long you’ve suffered with this, but when it first emerged, it was dismissed by a good number of employers as little more than chronic whining by disaffected and lazy employees. They refused to acknowledge its existence and many in the medical community were equally skeptical. Since then it appears that opinion has shifted the other way and one not infrequently sees people with various sorts of prosthetic supports, devices and ergonomic fixes to mitigate the problem. It’s kind of like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) that too could not be quite pinpointed by the medical community and was regarded as a shiftless behavioral pathology by many employers and insurance companies.Red Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422305796158017027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150744968511721442006-06-19T15:22:00.000-04:002006-06-19T15:22:00.000-04:00Thanks, RT. There is more than a syndrome? Not bad...Thanks, RT. There is more than a syndrome? Not bad enough for surgery, if that's what you mean.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-1150742346181976552006-06-19T14:39:00.000-04:002006-06-19T14:39:00.000-04:00Oh goody! Home Schooling... this should be a barre...Oh goody! Home Schooling... this should be a barrel of fun. <BR/><BR/>Hope your carpal tunnel gets better. Is it still a "syndrome" by the way?Red Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422305796158017027noreply@blogger.com