[happygolucky]

It take us all longer to get up again as we get older!!

[RUSTYME]

Oooops , blush blush ! Lol

[Pedwardine]

Russ, your hand problem sounds very much like carpal tunnel syndrome. The bundle of nerves pass through a membrane 'tunnel' in your wrist. This tunnel gets inflamed and compresses the nerves and makes sensation disappear and you'll find simple gripping action difficult ie: turning a key. It's very frustrating but thankfully easily sorted by a minor operation which involves an injection of anaesthetic in the wrist followed by a snip through the membrane which releases the pressure instantly. A few neat stitches and you're done. Trouble is, in the case of us smallholders, particularly one man bands like yourself, you may be able to take the time out for the op under local anaesthetic but not the don't-do-any-heavy-lifting stage of recuperation (usually a few weeks). Even lifting a teacup is painful so you'd need help for a while though it sounds like you could do with some looking after right now anyway   
You could check out another option of a steroid injection into the base of the palm of your hand/wrist which does help in alot of cases. Still need to be careful for a wee while though hon as you'll bugger up the good done.
If you don't get ANYTHING done it will get worse and in it's advanced stage, where your fingers 'claw' over is inoperable.
Get to the docs anyway. It seems like a small thing but it could be a big hassle if you leave it.

[Lesley Silvester]

It take us all longer to get up again as we get older!!

I have noticed that, as you get older, 'up' is a lot further than it used to be.  I thought they'd just lowered the ground.

[RUSTYME]

Thanks P. The doc said about the wrist and pressure on the nerve . He has refered me to the specialist , so waiting for an appointment now .
No way can an op happen in winter while i am feeding the horses though !
Well , i could work one handed for a while i suppose , but the left hand is a bit iffy due to mini strokes and a buggered shoulder .
Yes , i would get by somehow if it needs doing , needs must and all that . 
Mind you , spring on it's way now , lots of digging on the veggie plot and no way can i dig left handed , oh dear !

[happygolucky]

The house we live in has some handrails for someone who lived here before it was disabled they are so handy, I can help myself up if I  crawl to them.....no one told me this when I was younger. I got caught in loads of thick brambles on Saturday and just could not get up without a hand...


Rusty , as soon as they offer you the op have it......I put off my hip op..for years, now have back problems due to leaving it so long.......I am sure people will much in if needed, I agree about the summer bit though.......


A rude uncle of my ex...he was a farmer..had that condition and took great pleasure in showing us all his finger pointing in towards his palm....with additional very rude comments that I am not going to repeat..a cle is connected to toilet paper
 

[northfifeduckling]

oh, Russ, what kinda news! I've not been on-line for a while as mum was here and we decorated the living room. First time in over 3 years we now have a living room  . And I was car hunting, now a proud owner of a 4x4  . And I'm now half a  century old, which actually feels better than 49  .

Time this jaw of yours gets sorted out but I did say that weeks ago....Hope you're on the mend soon.  A good physio should be able to sort out your hand. Anyone trained in Barral's method  (a genious in my opinion) could free this nerve. It's always the luck of the draw if they're shite or any good though! I tend to get the one who sends me home with a "full range of movement" without even as much a touching me  . Wishing you luck on the healing front, Russ - and generally all the best for 2013! 

[RUSTYME]

Thanks Kerstin ,  you old bugger , you are catcìng up with me though ! Belated happy birthday mate .
Good luck with the 4x4 , i just use 2 boot drive nowdays .
The double whamy anti bio 'seems' to be working atm . One more day left on them now and the gunk has stopped flowing , at last . Have to go in on the 30th for possible tooth out , if the infection has gone enough ? , and a more thorough examination and possible head amputation .
The hand isn't painful , just can't do some things like , write , use a key , cut food with a knife , but ok using a shovel to clear crap , carry a bucket , use a wheelbarrow etc .
The numb feeling is a bloody pest though .
Not heard of the Barrel's system thingey , no money anyway , but will have a look into it , thanks .
 Think i will get through till spring ok , unless it goes into meltdown .
My little finger and the next one are the worst for numbness . Hardly any grip left though .
How is the ankle now ? Ok i hope . Happy new year mate , take care , Russ

[NormandyMary]

So glad those antibios seem to have worked at last Russ. OH has the same problem now that they dont seem to work on him any longer cos he has had so many. That's why he gets so ill. PLEASE try and take care of yourself and keep warm as possible in the forthcoming cold spell.
Im sending you a huge hug to keep you warm and make you feel better!!
Mary.

[RUSTYME]

Thanks Mary , i will be ok mate . Very rarely i feel cold . You and OH take care too , soon be spring , hopefully .

[happygolucky]

  Oh Rusty you are a tough cookie!! I bet you have tons of pain and say nothing......wish I could help!!
 

[feldar]

Keep safe Rus, i'm sure you could write a book on all your escapades over the years. Just remember Summers on the way! after the snow of course.

[RUSTYME]

Face is leaking gunk today still , the last day of both lots of anti bios !
 Head amputation is looking like the only cure !

[northfifeduckling]

  heavens, that's bad! I'm not surpised you're growing resilient bugs, Russ. Can you go anywhere tomorrow? I wouldn't wait through another weekend.

[RUSTYME]

No can do mate , it will have to be next week .
Although the doc gave me the flucloxacillin , he said it is the dentist that has duty of care NOT them ! I will try to get hold of the dentist tomorrow , but signal for the phone is almost nil atm .
I take the last anti bio tonight , so will have some  in the system for a day or so at least , hopefuly .