Comments | vdriscoll: Sitting in the Waiting Room of Hell

vdriscoll

Sitting in the Waiting Room of Hell

Mar 11, 2007 10:22

That is where I feel that I am.

In 2000-20001 I ruined my hands. Most of you may recall something about that.
I was working as an IT Tech and doing arts/crafts stuff at every opportunity. I basically just wore my hands out.

You may recall the pain, swelling, bitterness, tears of frustration, hatred of everyone who could tie their shoes without ( Read more... )

depression, health, teaching, work, sewing

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jtdiii March 11 2007, 15:33:20 UTC

I am presuming this is carpal tunnel.

Wear the braces, get a second pair. Wear one while washing the other. Experiment till you find the perfect brace for you, not all braces are good for all people.

Then wear them religously. I managed to get my CTS under control by wearing mine continuously for several years, so that now I only need them when I have flare ups.

good luck and good wishes.

vdriscoll March 11 2007, 22:17:32 UTC

Actually it's been proven to NOT be CTS. It's possibly Repetitive Stress Syndrome (aka, you've hurt yourself and you aren't healing 'cause you keep hurting yourself so you need to cut it out).

stanci March 11 2007, 16:27:57 UTC

It's hard not to do stuff. But wow, teaching Middle School again. That definitely says something.
*hugs* Good for you for refusing to backslide. There are times being stubborn is good.

hazebrouck March 11 2007, 16:33:49 UTC

I really understand what chronic pain can do to you, mentally and physically. I am not insane, I am in pain. Repeat after me.

vdriscoll March 11 2007, 22:33:56 UTC

Well.... technically, I am insane, but I am also definitely in pain. :p

I had managed to keep myself from remembering (Truly remembering) how painful it was. I guess it's kind of like my f*#@ing disability has just walked up behind me, spun me around, and Bitch-slapped me.

I think I will try "This too shall pass."
Or maybe "Breathe through the pain."

*sighs*
ow. i have to stop typing now.

alchemist_9327 March 11 2007, 17:07:10 UTC

I'm sorry I hadn't heard about the carpal tunnel; it happened in 2001, which was a rough year for me as well as you know. The teaching stuff I remember; I think you told me about it last time I saw you.

My mother developed carpal tunnel in 1999 and has to wear braces on both her hands such as you describe. I had to wear one on my left hand in 2004 when I got in that bad car wreck for awhile.

pseudosoldier March 11 2007, 18:20:13 UTC

I was really hoping for happier ramblings, but I'm still glad to see you writing. You seem to be identifiying issues that you're having and making some positive steps to deal with them; that's great, and please keep on top of it.

I've bought a soft ankle brace for when I get twinges in those joints (it actually alternates) and I'm considering a knee brace for the occasions that they ache, too, but I don't have anything near the level that youre experiencing. I hope the treatment that you're giving this problem helps out. I hate to hear of you in pain.

I love you.

vdriscoll March 11 2007, 22:20:02 UTC

Thanks, big bro.

I was wearing the soft braces anytime I started to twinge, but apparently I shut off the safety switch on my pain responses when I started temping in order to keep myself employed.

REALLY Stupid Idea.

Love you, too.

I'll try for happier ramblings later. :)

pseudosoldier March 11 2007, 23:34:52 UTC

Hey, try for "happier" in general, but ramble how you feel. You've got to be you.