Not great, but good
The x-rays of my fingers are very sexy. I'll post them when I get a chance, if the photos come out ok. My bones are quite attractive. They are also not broken. In a way, it would have been better if they were, because that would explain why they hurt so damn much and I'd have a better idea how to treat it.
The doc (different from Dr Idontknow) was good, but said he couldn't do much, because there's not even a mark on my bones. He did say it's quite possible the pain is caused by arthritis. Not really what I wanted to hear, considering it's my writing hand and I'd really like to continue using it. I was starting to think the pain was all in my head after I saw clear x-rays, but the doc squeezed one finger and almost got an impulsive punch in the nose. Damn hurt like crap!
I paid ten bucks and got some anti-inflammatory drugs to take for a few days and see if the pain settles down. If not, then it's harder drugs and blood tests etc. Not my idea of fun, but better than surgery!
The doc (different from Dr Idontknow) was good, but said he couldn't do much, because there's not even a mark on my bones. He did say it's quite possible the pain is caused by arthritis. Not really what I wanted to hear, considering it's my writing hand and I'd really like to continue using it. I was starting to think the pain was all in my head after I saw clear x-rays, but the doc squeezed one finger and almost got an impulsive punch in the nose. Damn hurt like crap!
I paid ten bucks and got some anti-inflammatory drugs to take for a few days and see if the pain settles down. If not, then it's harder drugs and blood tests etc. Not my idea of fun, but better than surgery!
posted by E in Oz at 12:49 pm
these thoughts escaped my brain at 12:49 pm
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Dunno if that's good or bad....or just IS, maybe?
Pretty soon you can start making old people noises!
:-D
Hope things went ok at work today. You know we think you're a strong, strong woman who is sensible and reasonable, right? ;) We have faith in you!
As for the hand, I'm sure you know there are tons of things which mimic and/or exacerbate arthritis. Have the docs looked into a repetitive stress injury? Have they suggested any sort of physical therapy? Did they tell you exactly what was inflamed? Maybe getting a home paraffin wax thing might help ease the pain?
*thinkin' of ya*
How'd the Monday meeting with the bosses go?
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