Klarinet Archive - Posting 000833.txt from 2001/09

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.us>
Subj: RE: [kl] Numb Thumb
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:18:06 -0400

I don't think it is carpal tunnel syndrome, but it may be something very
similar. It IS probably a pinched nerve near your thumb. I am no doctor,
but I have had carpal tunnel problems for years and have had surgery twice
to relieve numbness. My recommendation is to see a hand specialist who has
experience treating musicians. Your area's medical society can help you
find someone. Hope this helps.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland 21012-1895 USA
Phone 011-410-777-2316 Fax 011-410-777-2233
nebuckman@-----.us

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennafrito@-----.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 9:05 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Numb Thumb
>
> I have been playing the clarinet for fifteen years and the other day, all
> of a sudden, my right thumb (on the side that supports the weight of the
> instrument) went numb. It has been two days now and my thumb has never
> completed recovered. It will regain the feeling at times and at times it
> will be numb. This has never happened to me before, and I haven't done
> anything different with my playing, so does anyone have any ideas? This is
> not an early sign of Carpal Tunnel is it?
> I hope not.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Numb Thumb :)
>
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