[Nfb-krafters-korner] Keeping finger Sensativity.

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

They can give you a shot to control the trigger finger.  I have had it one or two times.  He said I might have to have sergery.  The shot has worked, so far.

Terry
 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:46 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Keeping finger Sensativity.

joseli:

Guess my unintentionally sending the diabetic question to the Krafters list has brought up a new discussion thread.

As a diabetic, I consider myself fortunate because for the most part the feeling & sensitivity in my fingers has remained very good through the years of having the disease.  I'd be lost if I could not read a Braille knitting pattern while working on a project.  While the finger-sticks I and other diabetics have to do can calloused the fingers, just like playing an instrument, it really hasn't negatively impacted my ability to feel small craft items.  I've been knitting for almost 19 years and have always been able to knit, feel the yarn and haven't had issues because of tough skin. 
The bigger problem for me was carpel tunnel syndrome (probably caused by years of knitting and pounding on a Braille writer). I had the CTS corrected surgically and haven't been bothered by it since the surgery. More recently I've developed a trigger finger that makes bending my finger painful & difficult.  I am thinking of going back and having another surgery to correct it, but just need to prepare myself.

With all that said I find that keeping my hands moisturized throughout the day so the skin stays soft & doesn't unnecessarily toughen helps.  Then too, I take vitamins that I believe help in supporting the nerves, decreasing inflammation and also help the sense of feel.  A good vitamin B-Complex, fish oils  & alpha Lypoic Acid I believe, while not a cure-all, most definitely  help.

One thing most crafters forget is to every now and then stop & stretch out and shake out.  Don't remain in any one position for too long -- it's not good for you.

Sorry if this has gone off in the direction of health instead of crafts, but they are actually related since many people have issues with tightness & repetitive stress syndrome issues.

Eileen 

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