Jackie, one needs trigger fingers for hunting elk. Hahaha.
earlier, Jackie Shepherd, wrote:
>Hi Vicki,
>
>At the risk of coming across as a know-it-all, or something like
>that, my husband had some of the same problems with both his
>hands. He had what they call "trigger fingers" which would not
>allow him to open his hand. He had to physically open certain
>fingers with the other hand. He had surgery on both hands where
>they stretched and tied tendons in both hands and the operations
>were completely successful.
>He has full use of both hands now, with only a mild triggering of one thumb.
>
>Currently he is out hunting and they just got his elk.
>
>I'll be praying for you that not only will you receive healing, but
>that if you must have surgery, it will be completely successful.
>
>Jackie
>
>
>At 08:48 AM 2013-08-02, you wrote:
>>Well, it's kind of weird. My left hand doesn't always want to
>>close. It's painful to do so, most of the time. Opening it is a
>>challenge as well. When I have to use my other hand to open my ring
>>finger, for example, it makes this pop noise and sneds a shock
>>wave of pain to accompany it. My wrist seems to be somewhat unhappy
>>as well. That's in short why the hand doc visit coming up.
>>
>>Vicki
>>
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Phil Scovell <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Date: Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:54 pm
>>Subject: Vicki's hand
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Vic,
>> >
>> > What's wrong with your hand? I have asked on the list so
>> other's can hear, too.
>> >
>> > Phil.
>> >
>> > How Big Is God? The Size Of Your Mouth.
>> > www.SafePlaceFellowship.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: Vicki
>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>> > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 9:35 PM
>> > Subject: Re: Doctor's appointment concerning my back today
>> >
>> >
>> > Phil and everybody,
>> >
>> > Sorry to hear that your visit was less positive than you had
>> hoped it would be. Like you say, the good thing is that you know
>> what you know. I can't imagine having that much pain though and I
>> sure will be praying. I get some living with pain myself as I am
>> in therapy for a torn achiles Tendon. The therapy has helped a
>> great deal and I have exercises to do at home which I am
>> doing. In addition, I'm headed to a hand surgeon on the 13th and
>> praying no surgery to be necessary, and everything to be returned
>> to manageable and even more than what I'm believing for. Will be
>> praying that for you too.
>> >
>> > Vicki
>> >
>> >
>> > .
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: Phil Scovell
>> > To: [log in to unmask]
>> > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 7:13 PM
>> > Subject: Doctor's appointment concerning my back today
>> >
>> >
>> > First, happy 137th birthday Colorado.
>> >
>> > My appointment with the back doctor wasn't all that
>> encouraging today. Basically, the x-rays they took today, plus
>> the physical tests they did, revealed my lower back is
>> telescoping, that is, the vertebras are all pressing downward. As
>> they do, they are pressuring the disks which in turn are
>> spreading out, slipping to the sides, and coming in contact with
>> nerves which creates the pain in all the various locations. The
>> pain changes from the lower back, into my hips, back of my legs,
>> and all the way down to my ankles. Each back episode, creates
>> pain in multiple places but not the same places each and every
>> time. Also, the pain level my be from mild to severe. They do
>> not recommend surgery because it would take a number of fusions of
>> the vertebras to repair the damage that is ongoing. They are
>> recommending physical therapy in order to learn ways of exercising
>> to the point the vertebras pull back from each other further and
>> thus creating less pressure on the disks. In short, learn to live
>> with it. I was hoping it would be a single set of vertebra that
>> could be fused but that isn't the case. The pain episodes will
>> continue but hopefully, with the PT, not as often and the
>> exercises can be continued at home and should help keep things in
>> better shape; maybe. At some point, if the PT is helping, I can
>> go back and get shots in different places of my lower back to help
>> with pain management, if it gets unbearable, that is, but only
>> time will tell. Learning to live with pain is going to be the
>> name of the game. At least now I know. Certainly not as
>> encouraging as I would have hoped but knowing is better than not knowing.
>> >
>> > Phil.
>> >
>> > Satan Has A God Complex
>> > www.SafePlaceFellowship.com
>> >
>> > Vic,
>> >
>> > What's wrong with your hand? I have asked on the list so
>> other's can hear, too.
>> >
>> > Phil.
>> >
>> > How Big Is God? The Size Of Your Mouth.
>> > www.SafePlaceFellowship.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: Vicki
>> > To: ECHURCH-USA@LISTSERV.ICORS..ORG
>> > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 9:35 PM
>> > Subject: Re: Doctor's appointment concerning my back today
>> >
>> >
>> > Phil and everybody,
>> >
>> > Sorry to hear that your visit was less positive than you had
>> hoped it would be. Like you say, the good thing is that you know
>> what you know. I can't imagine having that much pain though and I
>> sure will be praying. I get some living with pain myself as I am
>> in therapy for a torn achiles Tendon. The therapy has helped a
>> great deal and I have exercises to do at home which I am
>> doing. In addition, I'm headed to a hand surgeon on the 13th and
>> praying no surgery to be necessary, and everything to be returned
>> to manageable and even more than what I'm believing for. Will be
>> praying that for you too.
>> >
>> > Vicki
>> >
>> >
>> > .
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: Phil Scovell
>> > To: ECHURCH-USA@LISTSERV.ICORS..ORG
>> > Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 7:13 PM
>> > Subject: Doctor's appointment concerning my back today
>> >
>> >
>> > First, happy 137th birthday Colorado.
>> >
>> > My appointment with the back doctor wasn't all that encouraging
>> today. Basically, the x-rays they took today, plus the physical
>> tests they did, revealed my lower back is telescoping, that is,
>> the vertebras are all pressing downward. As they do, they are
>> pressuring the disks which in turn are spreading out, slipping to
>> the sides, and coming in contact with nerves which creates the
>> pain in all the various locations. The pain changes from the
>> lower back, into my hips, back of my legs, and all the way down to
>> my ankles. Each back episode, creates pain in multiple places but
>> not the same places each and every time. Also, the pain level my
>> be from mild to severe. They do not recommend surgery because it
>> would take a number of fusions of the vertebras to repair the
>> damage that is ongoing. They are recommending physical therapy in
>> order to learn ways of exercising to the point the vertebras pull
>> back from each other further and thus creating less pressure on
>> the disks. In short, learn to live with it. I was hoping it
>> would be a single set of vertebra that could be fused but that
>> isn't the case. The pain episodes will continue but hopefully,
>> with the PT, not as often and the exercises can be continued at
>> home and should help keep things in better shape; maybe. At some
>> point, if the PT is helping, I can go back and get shots in
>> different places of my lower back to help with pain management, if
>> it gets unbearable, that is, but only time will tell. Learning to
>> live with pain is going to be the name of the game. At least now
>> I know. Certainly not as encouraging as I would have hoped but
>> knowing is better than not knowing.
>> >
>> > Phil.
>> >
>> > Satan Has A God Complex
>> > www.SafePlaceFellowship.com
>
>John
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