Hi Katie, Yes I have shiny hairless skin on my arm and excessive nail growth and a type of arthritis that causes my fingers to become deformed but has little pain.
I often sweat heavily, soak my nightshirts, and I never sweat before ( yes I have had the change due to a hysterectomy). I do not keep a pain log or redness log, and have not noticed that the swelling or itching coincide with any particular color. I have had the corn husk therapy and de-sensitization without obtaining any good results, just more pain. I also tried the parafien therapy but it is too hot to tolerate. I no longer do any weight therapy and keep my dexterity up by playing the piano, but not at the level that I was at before the injury, sometimes just scales. Good luck with your procedure, it sounds like you have really been through so much that it has to be difficult to face even just one more. I will pray that someday there will be something that can help you. I really admire your beautiful attitude and humor. Best wishes, Lisa