Klarinet Archive - Posting 000535.txt from 2003/01

From: Wayne P Hill <thanos563@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Hand problems
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:01:16 -0500

If the scans have been coming back normal or near normal there may be a
more complicated issue. Have the doctor you're seeing look into various
forms of dystonia as well, it's something that's often overlooked and is
what I ended up diagnosed with after displaying symptoms similar to yours
On Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:34:11 -0600 "Cindi C" <Cindic@-----.com> writes:
> 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>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:36 PM
> 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,
> an
> 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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