Shelly, This is Thrashed. I am a 350 lb. 6'1" biker - electrician from Utah. I have had numerous fractures to my hands, wrists and other bones. I have had several surgeries including carpal release on both hands, surgery to remove tissue from badly healed damage, a railroad of stiches from a violent past and most recently I had both elbows repaired for lateral epicondylitis (the Left one twice) I have arthritis in the majority of my joints, as well as tendon damage, scar tissue, bad breath, warts and a curse from an angry tree gnome. Stupid gnome... Any-way, I pretty much hurt all day and all night. It gets worse when I use my hands to work - again - all day and all night. This group has given me some understanding ears and some great empathy. I am unable to use the "heavy" pain meds because I'm still working which usually makes for long days and sleepless nights. I will share this with you, however, I am a man of faith and I know that eventually I'll get through with God's help. Welcome to our zoo. Thrashed |