Useful link to some preventative carpal tunnel exercises
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anyone think they have carpal tunnel, but.....
too scared to get it checked out? my left arm aches every day and goes into the palm of my hand and thumb. i'm thinking it could be carpal, i've been typing for many years, and i have a bad habit, i twist my hair with that hand. i'm too chicken to go to the doc and get it checked out, because if it is and surgery is recommended, i really don't want surgery. what have you all done?
TIA 
?carpal tunnel
I get right thumb pain (along with back and neck, of course). Instead of taking oral medication which may affect my thinking, my rheum gave me a trial of lidocaine patch. I cut this up, using a little strip around the thumb and wrist area, another strip across my shoulder blade area, along with a microwave heated hot pack (although ice is supposed to be better). It helps get me through for a few hours and I am not "foggy" at all. Every little bit helps! I also do not want surgery. A little knowledge for me is dangerous, wish I didn't know what I know - scared to death of surgery of any kind. I guess we are all in the same lifeboat.
Carpal tunnel
I have typed for years and have had carpal tunnel syndrome which did not hurt a lot. Therefore I put off surgery until I now have permanent damage. Do not wait too long to have surgery if you need it.
carpal tunnel
I had tingling in my fingers and dropped things also and docs thought I had carpal tunnel, had EMG/nerve conduction studies of my hands, negative. Then had an MRI of my neck and had a herniated disc with nerve entrapment, had physical therapy, worked for short period of time. Finally had surgery 15 years ago, but nerve had been trapped there so long, have permanent nerve damage. I kept asking my doctors to get an MRI of my neck, of course the EMG/nerve conduction studies were positive in my neck, so that is when they ordered an MRI. If I over work I now get pain and numbness and tingling in my left hand. I have a friend who has had carpal tunnel surgery and it worked for her. I would suggest you go to your doctor and make sure that it is not your neck. Good luck.
Carpal tunnel
Anyone have any suggestions on how to alleviate carpal tunnel pain? I think it is carpal tunnel. When I woke up this morning my right hand felt like it was swollen 3 times the normal size. I can work some, but the longer I work the more painful it gets. Some days at the end of my shift it hurts almost all the way to my shoulder. Thanks.
carpal tunnel
Have any of you had carpal tunnel surgery and then returned to transcription as your profession? I think I'm going to need the surgery done, but I love my job.
Don't know about carpal tunnel
but they can help a pinched nerve. I've also heard that they can help asthma.
Haven't had carpal tunnel but...
I felt that I was getting the beginning symptoms of it. I had some pain in my left wrist and tingling in my fingers. My husband quickly bought me a new desk with a lowered keyboard tray so that my arms were at the correct angle, and now my symptoms are gone. Have you tried making any such adjustments?
Carpal tunnel surgery
Who has had it? Did it work? I'm dropping things all over the place, never used to be clumsy. Also having tingling in my fingers and tops of my hands - goes away but is intermittent. I do the hand and finger stretches, but the dropping things is getting very bad.
Would love to hear from anyone who has had similar symptoms. Could be my self diagnosis is wrong. TIA
carpal tunnel surgery
just a thought, have you tried vitamin B-6 and stretching exercises? some have good results from this, look online, try Dr. Andrew Weil's site for more information, Dr.Weil is sort of new agey but he has some good basic information on his site, there are probably others who have just as good.
carpal tunnel maybe......my aunt described
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Anyone here with carpal tunnel who did not have surgery but
something else and how did it turn out?
any insurance co that pays preventative???
I am seriously thinking of switching from BC/BS as i'm so aggravated that they don't pay for preventative exams/procedures. You'd think it would be to everyone's advantage to do so. If you know of a major insurance company that i might look into, please let me know. thanks.
Kegel exercises; you can do them while you work. nm
nm
Jack Lalanne facial exercises on You Tube !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isLJ024EdMA
link inside - try this link to narrow one down in your area
http://www.bcnys.org/inside/chambers.htm
TLR-maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel
and I'm sorry your mom is not well. I will keep both of you in my prayers.
I hope tomorrow is a better one for all of us.
I don't really think there is for cubital tunnel...
(pinky and ring fingers), which is what my main problem is now too, although it started out carpal tunnel. It can be helpful to keep the affected arm/s *straight* while sleeping, though, even wrapping with a towel and pinning it (I used to use an old knee brace I found for cheap in a sporting goods store on my arm so I wouldn't bend my elbow while sleeping).
Also, be careful not to rest your elbows on chair arms, desk, etc., which I think was how I developed it, from resting my left elbow on my desk while I proofed my reports after transcribing. I use ErgoRest arm supports now, and they've been a big help (for my mouse arm too). I don't use them for actually typing anymore, though I did for a while, but just while proofing or when using the mouse on the other side.
http://tinyurl.com/nbxevn
Thanks for promising the light at the end of the tunnel.
You know, I started hot flashes in my 30s and thought I was going through the change. Not kidding I am now over 45 by 1 year and still going through this! Ugggg. Maybe Karma will pay me back for all these years. All this girl wants to do is have fun... and looking forward to it, someday!
oops - bad link - here's the correct link ....S/M
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16948093/
Try this link...
http://www.preparedpantry.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=753
link
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Oscars2007/story?id=2904220
a link to the story. Sounds like a great girl. More power to her.
try this link sm
www.thehairstyler.com
i've been letting my hair grow out for almost a year and a half. i've always worn my hair very very short, easy to take care of. but with the help of my hubby giving me encouragement, i have hair that just touches my shoulders now. i have naturally wavy/curly hair, thick. i have layers in mine and after i get out of the shower, i put some mousse in it and let it air dry. if i dry my hair with a dryer, i turn into a big frizz ball. i bought a hair magazine with pictures in it and there are some really good articles in there for the different hair types. they recommend you don't wash your hair every single day, because that can dry out your hair. good luck!
Thanks LinK
never heard of him. 
Here's another link...sm
If you go here:
http://cbs2.com/pets/local_story_097010014.html (scroll down a little) and then click on Play, you can see a local news broadcast of the story, and it shows Gracie looking like she's doing really well, poor baby. At the end, it says something about her being up for adoption, but I've read that she has been adopted. It looks like she's doing great now.
I'm disappointed that her abuser didn't receive more punishment. I live in So. Calif, and I thought we had stronger anti-cruelty laws. (I find myself wondering why his crime was only considered a misdemeanor!) But at least it was taken seriously and he is being punished. There was a time when nothing would have happened to him.
I read on one site that there s/b a site for animal abusers like there is for pedophiles. Sounds good to me. I'd sure want to know if some sicko like this was in my neighborhood. I did find a site where you can find some info. like this in your local area:
http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/cruelty_database/local_search.php
Here is a link...
http://www.tmz.com/2007/05/04/jay-z-in-a-plane-crash
Link
http://www.blistex.com/Kanka.htm
Here is the link (sorry about that)
Um....that's LINK
I think I need to go lie down now. 
I think when you hit the link you are
allowing somebody else access to your computer, although I am not exactly sure. Maybe some kind of spyware? I don't know, but years ago when I had AOL, just by going to one web site I got a Trojan Horse virus and it ruined my computer. I had to start from scratch, re-load all the programs, and it worked, but had constant problems after that. Do you have one of those programs that can detect Spyware on your computer? You might want to do that, I think you can find some for free by doing a search.
Here you go. see link
see link - hope this works.
thanks for the link because I just saw
where I could post it and had overlooked before, could not get the section I needed. Thanks again!
Hey LinK (sm)
I so looked forward to the premiere episode, and about 15 minutes before it came on, I was so tired I couldn't keep my eyes open, as bad as I wanted to. So I Tivo'd it and will watch tonight. Will check back with you tomorrow.
Here's a link......
http://www.newsinferno.com/archives/1976
I just want everybody to be aware of the side effects. Although some girls have had just the expected side effects, there have been several cases of severe side effects.
Thanks for the link. nm
!
please see this link
http://borntoexplore.org/omega.htm
see link
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aVzedYON0tJ4&refer=home
This might link you to my whole
photo album, which is all dogs and flowers.
Same here LinK!
The snow started coming down Sunday, it's oh, Wednesday, and we still haven't plowed out our driveway. Two neighbors have actually called to make sure we're okay--isn't that just the sweetest thing?! They can't fathom that no one would need to leave the house. We don't even go out much in good weather but it's really easy to tell when no one leaves the house when there's snow on the ground....especially a foot and a half of it!
Gotta do something about it soon though. I'm sure the mailbox is gettin' all filled up with bills and whatnot, but I'm kinda diggin' it being outta sight and outta mind.
thanks for the link
It looks like I should get mine on May 9 - just in time for my Vegas trip!
Sorry, link did not come through,
try again
link - sm
www.homeaway.com
Don't see a link ??
It might just be me, but I don't see a link.
A link
http://www.geocities.com/md_duba/gp15.html
One more link from CDC....
Here's some more from them. I clicked on Gardasil Vaccine Reports on the CDC website.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/vaers/FDA_and_CDC_Statement.htm
Information from FDA and CDC on Gardasil and its Safety
July 22, 2008
Gardasil was tested in over 11,000 women in the United States and around the world, and found to be safe and effective in preventing serious HPV-related diseases. These studies showed that in women who have never been infected by HPV types 6, 11, 16 or 18, the vaccine is highly effective, both in preventing precancerous lesions that often develop into cancer of the cervix, vagina, and vulva, and in preventing genital warts often caused by these HPV types.
This vaccine is an important cervical cancer prevention tool that will potentially benefit the health of millions of women. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and almost 4,000 die from this disease in the United States. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women, causing an estimated 470,000 new cases and 233,000 deaths per year.
Summary
Based on the review of available information by FDA and CDC, Gardasil continues to be safe and effective, and its benefits continue to outweigh its risks.
CDC has not changed its recommendations for use of Gardasil. FDA has not made any changes to the prescribing information for how the vaccine is used or to the vaccine’s Precautions. In addition, FDA routinely reviews manufacturing information, and has not identified any issues affecting the safety, purity and potency of Gardasil.
link
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20081024005429&newsLang=en
link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18joS1IP2oc
a link
http://snarking.com/
link?
Would you mind posting the link? I would love to have the ultra soft brushes!
If I'm right about you, LinK -
you live here in Upstate NY too, right? I grew up traveling, never stayed in one place more than two years, and when I was 19 I discovered this area. I thought about moving once in a while since then, even moved to NC for 16 months, but had to come home. This is the most pleasant, safest part of the country! No earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and, at least in Saratoga, all the really bad storms just break up and go around us - something about the way the mountains lie, I guess. I'll never leave!
See the link, please.
http://www.avira.com
Avira is a very reputable AV product.
Here's the link (sm)
http://www.kcbs.com/Huckaby-Attempted-Suicide/4201497
Looks like they're reporting that she had internal bleeding, but the report didn't say what was done to stop it. Did they remove the blades surgically? Did she pass them? (OUCH!) Has the bleeding stopped?
Where's the National Enquirer when you need them?
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