[Jewelry making - Article 00510] - [Orchid] Carpal tunnel and workman's compensation

[will and julia]

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    Hi guys, 

    I finally went to the doctor and found that I have tendonitis, not
    carpal tunnel. I have been advised to wear a wrist brace at all
    times, which is QUITE annoying, especially while working. I am to
    take large doses of ibuprofen each night and was also prescribed a
    short course of Prednisone (a steroid) to help with the swelling. As
    far as the workman's comp issue is concerned, I explained to my
    doctor (who is also a personal friend) that I just did not want to
    get into it at this point, so we agreed to call it non-work-related.
    He is of the opinion that with careful treatment in this current
    non-excruciatingly painful stage, it may heal itself or at least
    remain in a semi-healthy state. Another friend who is a physical
    therapist has shown me stretches and exercises not only for my hands,
    but basically everything above the solar plexus and below the chin.
    (If you think me lucky to have such talented friends, take my advice:
    join a local community theater group. A more useful and friendly
    group of people never existed.) 

    So, as usual, most of my worrying was for naught. Isn't that the way
    it always is? You'd think I would learn. :>) Thanks to EVERYONE who
    responded on and off list. 

Yours,
Julia Newton
Waiting for the next hurricane in Eastern North Carolina

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