Here is an update from my April 24th Ortho appt.

Dr says that I definately have trigger finger in both ring fingers. They were both locked up so he was able to see what they looked like. My right(dominate) is worse than my left.

They gave me an EMG test in both hands and arms. Nerve conduction came out semi-positive for the startings of Carpal Tunnel ( I had CT surgery back in the 80's, he said it can come back (not bad though for 26 years later). He wants me to wear a splints for that. Dr gave me steroid injections in both hands at the base of the ring fingers. He also said that the base of my left thumb is probably going to have to have the same surgery for CMC joint replacement like my right thumb had 2 years ago. He will keep an eye on that.

As of now, light duty for 3 weeks with a follow up. Also was given a TENS unit for pain. That is one cool unit. Maybe that can help me better than the drugs. I take Neurontin for my legs (rls),Lodine for my hands. Ultram only if I need it and I have to watch taking other NSAIDS with it. Well for now, I can get the rest my hand needs from work. I just hope this works and I can get on with life.

Tomorrow ... Appt with Neurologist for my other issues. I will update him on the findings today and see if anything is related and if he can help me. I just wish they can find what is going on. I can live with most of what is happening to my body, its the Optic Neuritis and its lasting affects is what I am having a hard time living with. Oh well ... I guess that too I will get used to and learn to live with.

Thanks for listening ...