Hello Grayone, I am sorry that your are having so much trouble. Being a hairstylist would be very hard work on your poor hands. I will tell you about my experience: It has been 5 months since i had...
Hi everyone, Thanks so much for all your support, your messages really cheered me up! The doc said my operation went well, i am going back to see him on Wednesday to get my cast off and to get a...
Thanks Razzle51, It is comforting to know that the fusion has been successful for you. If you dont mind my asking, what was the recovery like? did you have casts, splints and therapy? how long did it...
Thank you for your advice and encouragement guys! i will keep you updated with my progress :-)...
Hi Dpete, I am heading into hospital at 7am on the 30th Nov, i am not sure what time my op is, but it only takes 1.5hrs and i get to go straight home. The doctor said to take at least 4 weeks off...
Hi Dpete, I was just wondering how your recovery is coming along? Alison...
Hi Dpete, I am having my right thumb done, and once it is better i will be getting the left one done as well. I have had RA since i was young, however the pains in my thumbs is not from active...
Sorry for the late reply Dpete, I am going pretty well. I have exams at uni at the moment, so i have been locked away in my room busily studying. I also had to let my boss know about my surgery, and...
Hi dpete, You sound like you have been through a lot, i hope you are recovering well and are not suffering too much discomfort. If you dont mind my asking, how long were you in a cast for after your...
Hi Theresa, I am sorry you are suffering so much, at least you know you have a place where you can come and vent. I agree with Erin.K, you should get a letter from your doctor to explain your...
Hi All, Just an update; I have been booked in to get my right thumb fused on November 30th. After talking to a couple of different people i decided that having the surgery is the best way to go. I...
Hi Erin, Thanks for letting me know about your friends brother, it made me realise that i am lucky i only need my thumbs done! I have arthritis in the same places as you as well as hips, neck, back,...
Thanks for your message CaMama, The doctor said that my thumb is beyond therapy and that fusion would have the best results. He also said that it would result in less mobility, but more strength (and...
Hi There, I have suffered from RA since i was little (i am now 23) and my doctor told me i would benefit from getting my thumbs fused. I am going to see him next week to talk about the operation,...