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09-23-2011, 06:22 AM
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Well, I didn't have the ulnar surgery, but I had carpal tunnel surgery and before surgery, my hand was useless -- and I was an Optician.
 I'd had previous spine surgeries, and I sure didn't want any more surgery -- but my doc told me that if I did NOT have it done then, I could expect permanent nerve damage. I did NOT want to risk that, so we went ahead. The surgery was a complete success, and after some therapy the hand was back to working again. If I were you, I'd go ahead and have it done before this becomes a permanent condition --- if it hasn't already. They can give you some "exercises" for your arm/hand after surgery to help regain use. Plus I also had "hot wax" treatments -- don't know what good it did, but it sure felt good. LOL I wish you the very best -- keep us posted. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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