Klarinet Archive - Posting 000534.txt from 2003/01

From: "Cindi C" <Cindic@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Hand problems
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 10:34:11 -0500

It sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome. I've heard vitamin b-12
is good to take for this. I used to do Data entry and found it
affected my hands when playing. I switched jobs (for other
reasons) and I don't have that problem anymore. A new job may
not be practical but you can take steps to make sure your work
environment is ergonomically correct. Also do some stretching
exercises before, during and after working.
----- Original Message -----
From: James Hobby <jhobby@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Hand problems

I've noticed several times over the last few years discussions
about
problems with the fingers/hand/arms. These have, I think, all
had their
source of problem in the spot where the problem is.

I've popped up with a new one. The problem is somewhere in the
cervical
spine but one of the problems from it is my left hand. Thumb &
#3-4 fingers
don'tt always do what I tell it to. The middle finger is rarely
effected
and the index finger only occasionally. The fiingers tend to
close toward
the palm, making alignment difficult at times. At rest, the
fingers sort of
quiver.

Not only does this make for spastic playing, my "real" job is
criminal court
reporter -- no, I'm not the criminal. My writing on the
shorthand maching
and the typewriter keyboard have been bunged up, as well. I
dread the
thought of a request for a read-back in case the fingers have
gone their own
ways.

I had a MRI 10 days ago and a rather painful cervical myelogram
and CT scan
yesterday, and the neurosurgeon is supposed to call me to tell me
how to fix
the problem. (I have a feeling I know what the solution is going
to be.
<g>)

(And yes, I've tried MDs, chiropractors, physical therapists,
draconian
stretching devices, creams, pills. Everything except
accupuncture. Nothing
helps for longer than a very short time.)

Any suggestions? (Good wishes appreciated.)

Jim Hobby

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