Posted 7/14/2015 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I will try to be brief. I am doing everything with my left hand and of course I am right handed. I cut my baby finger badly in June. Got stitches. Waited 10 days to have them out. I told my NP that I must have damaged a nerve as I could not move it. I got quick attention from our local Hospital. Saw a Plastic Surgeon and next day had surgery. Was in a cast for a couple weeks and now a splint for 12 weeks. Saw Physiotherapist and have a number of things to do each day to help recover. The Physio said the pain is from scar tissue. It is painful but I must massage it. I do finger exercises also. Having a problem with numbness in my fingers in my left hand. Was told it could be from the Carpal Tunnel that I know I have. Will follow up when hand heals. My left hand for sure is overworked. My hats off to anyone who lives everyday and copes somehow without a complete set of limbs.
I was given a prescription for Tylenol with codeine but did not fill it. The codeine always makes me constipated. I have used a small amount of Tramadol to help sleep on top of regular meds and use Arthritis Tylenol in the day. Last couple nights slept ok with Tylenol on top of meds. I will get off in time as it can cause rebound headaches.
Take care. Will return when better.
Loring
Osteoarthritis in multiple joints, Fibromyalgia, CRPS, Neuralgia, Chronic daily headaches, IB, Hard of hearing...