[il-talk] Went for a test and...

[Denise Avant]

Linda,
We will all keep you in our prayers. As a caregiver, you have to take care of yourself first, and then you will be in shape to take care of your husband. Consult with your doctors as directed, and weigh your options.
Remember you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Denise Avant
dravant at ameritech.net

P.S.  Please give to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois Annual
Appeal by sending your tax deductible donation to NFBI c/o Glenn Moore III,
Treasurer P.O. Box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121.

On Nov 20, 2013, at 7:18 AM, Robert Gardner <rgardner4 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've had the surgery, so if you want to talk about it, call me.
> 
> Bob
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Lin H.
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:26 PM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: [il-talk] Went for a test and...
> 
> Hello all!      Well, today I went for and EMG/NiSN test and found out that I have Ulnar Neuropathy!  I’ve been having numbness in my left arm, going down from my elbow to my last 3 fingers more often, especially during the night if I’m putting any pressure on my left elbow for to long.  My Doctor wants me to consult with an Orthopedic Surgeon!  I really don’t want to have surgery, cause I need to take care of my husband.  I have to be able to transfer him 3 nights a week into bed with his slide board, which I am able to do now.  But if I have this Surgergical Decompression that they suggest, I ‘all have to heal and have physical Therapy after and everything!  Plus, I’ve heard that some Surgery's like this aren’t always successful.  Then my arm will be worse!  Thank Goodness it’s my left arm, because I hope I don’t ever have to give up Braille!    My My fingers are not numb all the time, but if I sleep with my left arm crossed on top of my right, that’s when I’ll feel numb when I wake up!      I ‘ll have discuss it with the Doctor, to see if It’s really necessary!    Sincerely, Linda
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