Finally some action and a vent

19 years ago

Saw the surgeon today that operated on my hand 60 days ago. He has been telling me to be patient all of this time. Well, I ran out of patience and apparently he decided that there was really somthing wrong. I'm scheduled for a nerve block and another nerve conduction test but this time he got me an appointment in Omaha with a hand specialist. He keeps acting like he is afraid I want to sue him or something. I have absolutely no intention of doing anything of the kind. All I want is to be able to use my left hand again and have some sensory feedback when I touch something. The thumb and three fingers are almost totally numb but there is a lot of constant pain. Seems contradictory, pain and numbness but believe me it happens Also lined up for another 12 sessions of physical therapy on the hand, doubt that that will do any good, the last 12 sessions sure didn't.

Maybe I'm being a wuss or worse but I really don't care whether or not he is worried about a suit, it won't happen. Just try buttoning a shirt with one hand, tying your shoes and other things you take for granted. I can type if I watch my hand but there is no way I can sense where the hand is on the keyboard. I can carry things in the hand but have no idea how much pressure I'm putting on the object.

Well, now that I've vented off some anger and steam I'll shut up and go put the snowshovels away rather dumb, sure way to bring on a snow storm.

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tibs
19 years ago
You are not being a wuss, You have been putting up with this for too long. I hope this specialist can help.
pamven
19 years ago
60 days ago and you are still having pain!?!? You have the patience of Job dear man.
30 days after a quad bypass i was pain free. No reason on earth you should have to put up with this mess. I hope the new drs can give you immediate relief.
Oh and BTW...dont put away the snow gear yet.
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jazmynsmom
19 years ago
I'd call you a lot of things, but "wuss" is not among them. Glad there's a plan to remedy the situation and I hope your results are optimal.

As for snow shovels, don't you dare put 'em away! You know better than that!

Speaking of which, did I mention my sister in CT with the two kids finally sold all her baby stuff this summer? Guess what they told me (on my birthday) they're giving me for Christmas! :o) Leave those #*&$ shovels on your front porch!
Josh
19 years ago
First time I've ever seen a vent from you...and you're certainly entitled. Sorry you're having such a trial.

Years ago I sprained my thumb badly while carrying big potted plants with one hand...it's miserable just doing without the use of a thumb. You can't pick up anything! Doctor finally told me if it didn't heal I'd need an operation. Explained there are so-o-o many bones, muscles, in human hand (but feet have more I think). Fortunately it did finally heal without surgery...but I can certainly sympathize with your problem.

Sure hope you get relief soon...josh
oakleif
19 years ago
I too think you have the patience of Job and glad you vented and hope you soon get some releif.

Please don't put away the snow shovels. You might cause a frost down here.LOL
vickie
meldy_nva
19 years ago
I think you've already shown more than enough patience. Something isn't right, and I hope the Omaha docs can fix it.
Somehow, having more PT doesn't sound right... if a nerve is being pinched [causing the numbness], I'd think PT might aggravate the situation.

Please, leave the snowshovels on the porch... just the thought of putting them away has dropped our local temps from the 80's to the 60's. Enough already. I want to plant the beans this weekend.
Janis_G
19 years ago
Gandle, leave the snow shovels out.
Sure as shootin you put those things away,
you'll have a blizzard.

Dr's today are so afraid of mega lawsuits that they
try to cover their behinds first and formost. It's
a shame but it's true.
I think your's simply missed the boat with your hand
and hope that you will soon find a doctor that will
know exactly what to do to help and will step up to the plate and do it.
I hope you will soon be pain free and your hand is healed
so much that when sweet Leone slips her hand in yours
you'll be able to feel her qentle touch.

Sometimes a good rant is good for what ails you.
User
19 years ago
"Seems contradictory, pain and numbness but believe me it happens."

I know that feeling. I was sharpening a large chef's knife with a steel and dropped it. Stupidly I grabbed for it and cut my ring finger to the bone. The Dr's at the VA performed micro surgery to tie the nerves back together but the feeling you describe us still there. No needle sticks for blood tests on that finger as it is very painful in a weird sort of way.

Hope the specialist can sort it out and relieve the problem. Sounds like some sort of nerve blockage or pinching. Just leave the shovels out and tell people it is an old native remedy to ward off storms.
mwoods
19 years ago
What a can of worms. You are such an active person and having to be curtailed this long has to be incredibly frustrating. Like everyone else George,I'm hoping the specialist can pinpoint the problem and get you back in business again.
rob333 (zone 7b)
19 years ago
I'm hoping it's as easy as a snip of an over-taut tendon, or something like that so that it can be over with soon! Best thoughts coming your way, and feel free to vent, it's quite reasonable.

-Rob