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Old 08-03-2011, 07:25 PM
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Lots and lots of quilting books, usually the library has lots. Sorry for what you are going though I hope you feel better. Please try to do what the doctors say, I wouldn't want you to get any worst.
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:30 PM
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I agree with everyone. Time to catch up on the QB and read tutorials, etc. YOu can learn lots here. Somethings you normally wouldn't read. It will be hard but you can do it. Hope the time goes quickly for you.
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Old 08-03-2011, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fireworkslover
Crap, yesterday I found out why my wrists are hurting. I have De Quervain's Tenosynovitis or inflammation of the 2 tendons that operate your thumb. I currently have a hard plastic splint on my right thumb/wrist and half way up my arm. I'm to not use my thumb for anything or pick up anything heavy - even my purse! Tomorrow, I see if I get one on the other hand. No sewing for 6 weeks! What will I do?
Well, I guess you could get a different doctor......
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:16 PM
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I would be heading for the library, checking out the "Elm Creek Quilters" books by Jennifer Chiaverini and re-reading them for starters...
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:35 PM
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Relax!!!!
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Old 08-04-2011, 02:21 AM
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I have that also, are you going for some hand therapy ??? It never goes away for good, it will flare up from time to time weather plays a huge factor for me !!! Good luck I know how much it hurts !!!
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Old 08-04-2011, 02:56 AM
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I had that in my left thumb & went to the dr right away. I know the pain you're feeling. Maybe purchase Quilt Design Wizard & start designing, or even just coloring LOL!

I did find some relief w/my chiropractor who used cold laser therapy. But do follow doctor's orders. Don't want to be away from sewing permamently!
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:44 AM
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I now have a splint on the left hand too. I can move my fingers,but that's about it. Ice them both 5 X/day. Work is almost impossible. I think I'll have to take a leave.
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(((HUGS))) I hate to hear that. Hopefully the time will pass by quickly.
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Old 08-04-2011, 06:57 AM
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Oh wow. I've had that also. It is rough. I had a baby in diapers at the time. Hang in there it is a long road. I had to have cortisone shots which helped temporarily. That was 21 years ago and I still have problems with it. Follow those dr's orders!
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