[Nfb-krafters-korner] Keeping finger Sensativity.
Eileen Scrivani
etscrivani at verizon.net
Thu May 14 12:49:45 UTC 2009
Terry,
The shot is steroids which are bad for diabetics. Besides I had one once
for a different finger that had a trigger and the effects only lasted about
1 month. After that the doctor would not give another to me & I did not
want another because steroids shoot blood sugar levels very high. The fix
for that finger was a surgery at the same time I had my CTS taken care of.
This time it will just be for the trigger finger.
Thanks.
Eileen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Keeping finger Sensativity.
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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