newlife2, There does come a time when surgery is necessary. A good site:

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/c...pal_tunnel.htm

Carpal tunnel can return. I know several people who have had it done - one just today. Some of the others turned out fine and some did not. It depends.

See a doctor and find out if you do have carpal tunnel or something else and find out what you should do.

Hi newlife2,

I tried learning guitar until I was robbed of that by arthritis in my hands and referred pain and numbness in my arms. The thing is, there is plenty of other more mind-expanding subjects you can learn about for free all over the Net as a distraction. Perhaps an old school/college class you were weak at? Or one you enjoyed you want to expand on.

Tv is an easy distraction, especially if you keep it Light occasionally. Jon, I'm glad I'm not the only Teen Titans fan. Add in TMNT, Adventure Time and Regular Show and my Grandson and I are set. Good Documentaries and sheer Escapism shows are also great - anything thought-provoking.

Jenng, for a BBC historical Gem watch out for the remake of Poldark.

Dave.

Dave
Watching the Poldark remake on TV here in NZ at present - also watch a few UK documentary series - 'Coast' is one I particularly enjoyed.

Poldark on PBS Masterpiece June 2015. I'm the opposite when it comes to most Dramas/Comedies - I stick to US shows. As well as being better written/produced in the main (although we can put out some crackers), they are not filled with the lazy foul language some of our writers rely on for effect. I'm no prude, I just don't want to hear it outside of South Park , where it 'fits'.

As for other ideas one can utilise to occupy the mind with mobility and hand problems, might I suggest a Zen Garden for relaxation - unless you have a cat - and Bonsai as a long-term project.

Dave.

Hi Kitt. Thanks for your suggestion about carpal tunnel. I did check about seeing if I have carpal tunnel through 3 different Doctors and been told that the symptoms are related to Neuropathy..

newlife2, do you know what is causing the neuropathy? Carpal tunnel is ruled out so that is good to know. Thank you.

Except for the last two years, my numbers were from 400 to 600 on a daily basis, because of not having good insurance that would not allow me to give the amount of insulin per day, I would have to make sure I not to give my insulin

I would have to use my insulin to spread out for a for fully month at a time...

Thanks newlife2. I reread some of your posts and now realize you have diabetes. It must be pretty bad. Take care.