Thanks for your replies. I guess I do have the concern that if I stop using it (for the stated reasons) it may stiffen up more.

I'm really just thinking out loud I think.

They do say necessity is the mother of invention. Perhaps it is also the mother of handedness?? LOL.

Ah well. Trying to remain rational in these circumstances is proving rather trying, that much I can say!

That trial sounds interesting…..?!

I am at a little advantage in that I already do a lot of things with my left hand, but I have found that I am now using the mouse with my left hand, applying makeup with my left hand, and using the steering wheel with my left hand. Figure I may as well keep going and perhaps that will minimise the discomfort I am already feeling, and not aggravate.