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Peripheral neuropathy, my hands.
Posted: Sep 22, 2014
Hi guys, I have had peripheral neuropathy from diabetes for a number of years. Started in my hands to the point where I almost changed careers, but that went away and it started in my feet. About that time, I got to sign up as a test subject for Lyrica for PN, luckily I was one of the subjects that got the medicine right off. Noticed a change during the first few days. Love the stuff.
Anyway, I have started to lose feeling in my hands altogether. It is starting in my little fingers, i.e. typing a's and z's mostly. I find myself missing those letters altogether and instead of hitting the "Z" key I end up hitting the key below that brings up the sidebar of programs. What a pain.
Any suggestions??
Thanks for any/all help!
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Wrist splints? - sm
[ In Reply To ..]They have helped me avoid getting carpal tunnel syndrome. I wear them while working and while sleeping.
Cervical compression? - sm
[ In Reply To ..]Perhaps try some yoga if you are not in too bad of shape. Be gentle so you do not hurt yourself. I have an old whiplash that periodically I get neck pain and my arms seem to be a little numb, sometimes finger pain. Getting exercise, walking, stretching out while warm really helps me. Yoga stretches, I think one is downward facing dog and then cat stretch are very good. I would have someone tell you the proper way to do them if you are not an exerciser. My husband thinks he is copying my stretches but he does them all wrong.
feelin' ya pain - think my wrist is broken
[ In Reply To ..]Hello, ol' timer; I'm an old timer too, and I am truly feeling your pain. About 10 years ago, an orthopedic surgeon told me I had to stop typing, period. No particular explanation really, just that I complained of severe pain, and he tried cortisone injections which didn't work and I think he knew they wouldn't work--oh would that I could not work anymore...So, 10 years later, I've learned to do just what I need to do, without deviating too much from the literal 'same keys I always use' to avoid unbearable pain- but lately, have had to use the 'mouse' to a great degree. Well, right wrist is broken, I think, a stress fracture. The pain is excruciating and now the thing is popping and snapping, etc. I hope that you are in the position to stop working, get disability or just...retire! My guess is that 'resting' your poor hands for the rest of their lives may be the only true relief...Currently I'm using a store-bought Ace 'wrist saver' with the metal (I guess) splint in side the wrap. Does it work? Not really! :) Best of luck and good wishes to you, OT!
Doctor checkups - sm
[ In Reply To ..]If I am late taking my BP and thyroid meds, I start to get tingling pain in my hands and arms. My doc makes me come in every year for a new prescription. Just in case your doc just renews your prescriptions, you might want to schedule a checkup.
Peripheral neuropathy, my hands. - oldtimer63
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks for the feedback. Had CTR on both hands back in the mid '80s, good old IBM selectric days. And it really helped.
Not so much pain, just numb. Up-to-date on medications. thanks.
I have thought about some yoga and a studio has opened reasonably close by, but have lost a lot of my agility over the years.
Thanks again to all for the feedback!
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