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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 10:52 pm
Hi Kristylovesbb, I also have Carpal Tunnel and was due to have surgery on both wrists (one at a time) a few years ago. I never did have the surgery because, for me, it would mean staying in bed and not being able to do much since I can't use my legs and totally rely on my arms and hands. I also am supposed to wear braces. I have a pair for day and a pair for night (sleeping). I don't wear them because it is almost impossible to function at all with them on. But, I have found by wearing just a pair of semi-stiff supports that just cover the wrist area and not my hands does help somewhat. I don't think I could type without them. In the past, I just wore them for daytime but now I keep them by the bed and if things start to get really painful, I will put them on. I also prop my arms and hands alot when I can and that seems to help. Also, be very aware of how you do everyday things. I think you might be surprised at how some things can be done differently to reduce some of the pain. If you can, see a physical medicine doc and maybe an occupational therapist. They were very helpful for me. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 11:07 pm
WOWSZER, Mr. Ketchuplover!!! No wonder your email said you haven't felt like doing certain things! Now, I understand! You, young man are PREGGERS!!! YAY! It's about time you guys had to start doing your share when it comes to having babies! You go, Mr. Ketchuplover! I hope you have a marvelous pregnancy and a happy and healthy little bundle of joy! Take good care of yourself and definitely do take lots of those little naps you were talking about earlier today on the board. If you decide that this is all a bit too much for you to handle, let me know and I would be happy to co-parent with you. Please, just make sure you have a little girl with curly hair (preferably dark) and a sweet disposition!
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 12:05 am
Sorry Kristylovesbb! When I posted about Carpal Tunnel, I failed to mention that if I didn't have other health problems which would make the surgery very hard on me, I definitely would have both wrists done (one at a time, though). I have heard good things about this type of surgery and think it might be worth it to check with your doc and see if you would be a good candidate.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 5:20 am
Thanks everybody 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 5:50 am
um not to scare anyone but I'm a virgin too!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 6:34 am
hahaahahaha, I love it when I wake up in the morning and have a big hearty laugh!!
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 7:07 am
Is this the Immaculate Condimention?
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 7:19 am
grooooooooooooan at Halfie's post

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Kristylovesbb
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 7:54 am
I just can't wait to hear what you name the baby! Thanks Twinkie and Baby for the info.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 11:11 am
KL - I see you are in a pickle. I await further news of this miracle birth with relish! I'm sure you'll cut the mustard as a parent. GRIN.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 11:31 am
HEY Mamie!!! What about the KETCHUP??? Mr. Ketchuplover must have his ketchup, too, dontcha know??? Especially now that he is eating for two! This poor guy needs twice the ketchup until his little bundle of joy arrives!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 8:39 pm
KL, I hope the mother does alright by you. Have you a due date?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 9:42 pm
Kristy, a good hand doctor will tell you that surgery is the LAST resort. Some are helped by the shot...I was....and some are not. Its a really painful shot but it sure beats surgery. Go to a hand specialist. My carpal tunnel was too far gone for the braces to do any good and I wore them religiously for about 2 months. I haven't had a single pain since the shot.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:27 pm
This is going to sound weird. First, I am 58 years old and a female (for those who don't know me). I just noticed today, while putting on makeup, that both sides of my neck look bruised or dirty. No, neither is true. But just wondering if anyone has ever seen anything like that--or has that themselves. Maybe I've looked like this for quite a while and never noticed. But it is almost like the 'mask' of pregnancy, but on either side of my neck. Could they just be age spots on my neck? (I never get a tan, btw.) Very weird. I have to go run an errand, but I will check back later, if anyone has a clue.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 12:44 pm
I have no clue, HP. Sorry I can't help.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 4:55 pm
Well they could be age spots, but they might not be as well.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 5:20 pm
I am getting age spots on the sides of my neck, but they don't look like a bruise or dirt. They just look like bigger versions of the light brown ones on the backs of my hands
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 5:29 pm
I think I am morphing into an old walrus.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 6:48 pm
Well, wasn't going to post today but saw this and thought I would let you know my experience with this type of thing. But, as you probably already know, I have lots and lots of medical issues so please don't think what you are experiencing may be the same as me. I also have the bruising/dirty look on both sides of my neck, HP. I don't think it is in the back but I can't tell. I know it's definitely not in the front. I don't know what it is, but I have a feeling it just may have something to do with getting a bit older? As far as the brown spots go, I have them on my arms, back of my hands and now, lots on my face. I am not sure, but I think maybe for me, they could have something to do with my liver problems but honestly not sure, just a guess.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 6:53 pm
Hi, Baby, Juju, Dipo and Retired! Well, that is probably it--age. Just trying to find an excuse for it NOT being that! Heh. Geez, where is that fountain of youth elixer?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 9:08 pm
It sucks getting old! I'm getting those damn age spots too! But not like what you described, HP. Mine are just spots and I have them on my hands.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 9:38 pm
It does suck when I look in the mirror, Twinks. Otherwise (uh, and unless I have to walk or stay awake), I am fine. Heh. Gotta have a sense of humor. I have two tiny spots on my right hand--slightly bigger than freckles, but definitely not freckles; one tiny spot on the side of the bridge of my nose, and then these two wide, smudgey areas on the left and right of my neck (and as Baby said, not on the front of the neck). The neck is what bothers me, because it does look like I haven't washed or something!
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 9:51 pm
Herck - I have the same thing on my neck - Yep, its age/hormones. There are some creams on the market that say that take care of these spots and discolorations, but I haven't found any that really work. And I'm not going to spend a fortune on some "magic" cream or lotion (not yet anyway). I'm just going to age gracefully and the heck with what anyone else thinks! But then again, I'm not very graceful either.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 10:28 pm
I think we're twins, Oldtex. Me, either. Good to know it's not head and neck cancer, which crossed my mind at first. 
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 10:13 am
It's not Acanthosis?
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