[Jewelry making - Article 00127] - Re: [Orchid] Is lapidary hard on the hands?

[Cathy Gaber]

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>     A further word about carpal tunnel.  I found an old neurology book
>     that sited the use of cortisone injections for some cases where
>     surgery is not desired. It seems that some drs still do that with
>     good results.      

    I have had carpal tunnel for about 18 years, long before it became
    so trendy. I had the cortisone shot, but the doctor said it would
    last only about 3 months. Almost to the day, the symptoms were back.
    I opted for surgery in my right hand (I'm right handed). It went
    really well after a week of not being able to use it. I would highly
    recommend the surgery for advanced cases. It has never been even a
    moment's problem since. My left hand sometimes has symptoms, and
    when it does, I wear a brace for a month or so, 24/7 and so far that
    has always been enough, but if it got as bad as the right hand did,
    I would have the surgery again. 

Cathy Gaber


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