DH, wish you the best bud, hang in there.
Philly
Philly
Taking a rest
Then when after a struggle I cut a pouch and rigged my sidewinder up for some butterfly shooting, I found to my dismay that I just couldn't hold the pouch in that position. And I was only using one layer of 3/4-inch straight cut black thera. I have been letting shots fly accidentally all week, too, with my regular slingshots. It seems to conform to what some of my friends said were the symptoms they experienced when they got carpal tunnel syndrome. But whatever is going on, my left hand is pretty useless right now.
I am going to rest from making and shooting until the strength comes back, or I see a doctor about what's wrong. I am very sad about this. Very sad.
I will be looking and lurking, but I don't suppose I'll be having much to say for a while.
-- Dayhiker
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Hey BIll, I know what you're going through Bud. I can only hope that you feel better soon. It really sucks not being even at the 80% mark which you and I would gladly take right now. Stay strong and Feel better my friend. Flatband
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Oh mate I'm so sorry to hear, I sincerely hope you get better and can shoot your slingshots again soon, however in the meantime couldn't you give your hands a rest with something less intensive like shooting a rifle or something?
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Hey, thanks guys. Jaybird I will try that remedy. I heard of that before but never tried it. I will try it now, thanks.
Sam, I don't have any firearms. I was just making plans to get into archery too, dang it!
Wonder what I will do with my time now? Hope I don't get into trouble.
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Sam, I don't have any firearms. I was just making plans to get into archery too, dang it!
Wonder what I will do with my time now? Hope I don't get into trouble.
Ahh, Bill, that just plain sucks....no other way to put it really, what a bummer....
I really hope you get better, I'd suggest some fish oil every morning and to learn to adhere to the rule of moderation
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that means no more 6 hour carving sessions, followed by banding up and then shooting for the rest of the day...
It's a shame this is happening when you have such skill with your hands, and motivation to keep using them and enjoying yourself.
All I have to say is, when you recover after some rest, to take it easy when back into the swing. Maybe invest in some tools that will let a load off your hands, and try teach your grandson to do the tying and floss attachments. Just do all the little things to help yourself out and you could keep it at bay. Other than that when it starts to nag you again, stop immediately...because once it gets real bad you may not be able to make a natural recovery with rest.
All I can say other than that is god willing the magic will return to your mits and you'll continue to grace us with pictures of your work, in less frequency as well.....
Take Care - John
p.s. maybe look into a keyboard and mouse that helps prevent carpal tunnel as well?
I really hope you get better, I'd suggest some fish oil every morning and to learn to adhere to the rule of moderation
It's a shame this is happening when you have such skill with your hands, and motivation to keep using them and enjoying yourself.
All I have to say is, when you recover after some rest, to take it easy when back into the swing. Maybe invest in some tools that will let a load off your hands, and try teach your grandson to do the tying and floss attachments. Just do all the little things to help yourself out and you could keep it at bay. Other than that when it starts to nag you again, stop immediately...because once it gets real bad you may not be able to make a natural recovery with rest.
All I can say other than that is god willing the magic will return to your mits and you'll continue to grace us with pictures of your work, in less frequency as well.....
Take Care - John
p.s. maybe look into a keyboard and mouse that helps prevent carpal tunnel as well?
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I m sorry to hear that Bill. I had the same few month before, I took good rest and used a writs support about 3 months and using a cushioned mouse pad. Now I feel very comfort. Also consider about what Jaybird said.
Hope you'll recover soon!
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Hope you'll recover soon!
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Games console?Hey, thanks guys. Jaybird I will try that remedy. I heard of that before but never tried it. I will try it now, thanks.
Sam, I don't have any firearms. I was just making plans to get into archery too, dang it!
Wonder what I will do with my time now? Hope I don't get into trouble.![]()
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