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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:37 PM
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My middle knuckle is red and hurts when I bend it...
Lowest knuckle on the middle finger, that is. I had to stop etching in the printmaking lab, it hurt so bad. I hope it's a minor injury/inflammation and not arthritis starting or something. x(

Do you know how hard it is to not bend the middle knuckle on your dominant hand? Grrr...
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:39 PM
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1. I know something is up with my thumb
Luckily left hand. I'm almost positive it is arthritis along with that wrist. I'm in denial.
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:40 PM
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4. I hope it's not, for your sake...
Maybe a nerve issue? I hope it improves :hug:
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:46 PM
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6. I got 5th disease several years ago
which screwed up my joints. I never fully recovered in my left wrist. The thumb joint thing is new this year, but getting progressively worse. I suppose I should call the doctor to get it checked out, but I'm obstinate sometimes.
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Adsos Letter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:40 PM
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2. As a retired painter of 30+ years...
...I have become exceptionally cognizant of all the aches and pains which can afflict my hands...

You have my empathy.

:)
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:42 PM
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5. I really wanted to keep etching!
:(

And thank you :pals:
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-09-07 05:40 PM
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3. I definitely hope it's not arthritis.
Yes, I know exactly what that's like. :(

I hope it's just a minor, temporary sprain.
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