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Thanks Lisa, this is what I want to hear, real stories from real people, not just the testimonials on the web site. It is expensive, but if you become a ...
Janet Miller
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Pardon my stupidity, but what is Noni Juice and where can I get it? Larry and Sharon Wilson 5016611071 bchief@... 6900 Cantrell Road apt g1 Little Rock,...
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Tahitian Noni Juice is supposed to be a great healer these days, and I am willing to try anything! If you do a Google search, you can find information on it....
Janet Miller
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Thanks Janet....
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Thanks Julie for responding, the bad news is i've already had the surgery, deQuervains. the scar tissue is causing the problem. i agree with you though, i...
Lisa
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May 6, 2003
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Hi Lisa, When it comes to wrist pain, everyone I've spoken to hasn't had any success with cortisone shots. Of course, your pain is coming from scar tissue, so...
Julie Donnelly
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May 6, 2003
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Lisa, I had an injection last Tuesday for deQuervains and it worked very well -- no pain at all and I can move my thumb now. I know it may be temporary. The...
Jenny Drastura
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May 7, 2003
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jenny, i had a total of 6 shots, for the dequervains and the tendonitis in my elbow. after each shot, my wrist and elbow swelled alot, and was very painful...
Lisa
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May 10, 2003
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I'm sorry Lisa... I wonder what caused the swelling? I wish it would have worked. So far I am still amazed at how my thumb moves without me screaming! Jenny ...
Jenny Drastura
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May 10, 2003
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I have Carpal Tunnel and my Ulnar nerve is compressed at the wrist. My surgeon said that when they do the carpal tunnel surgery,that will also release the...
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May 11, 2003
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Lisa -- one thing I forgot to tell you. Something that helped me a lot with the deQuervains before I got my injection was sports tape. I got it at CVS and just...
Jenny Drastura
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May 11, 2003
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Helene, I had surgery on my elbow for a schwannoma -- a nerve cell tumor. The tumor had already made that part of my hand a little numb because it pressed on...
Jenny Drastura
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May 11, 2003
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... My hand is already numb (pinky and ring finger and that side of palm). The ulnar nerve controls that part of the hand. I also have carpal tunnel, causing...
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May 12, 2003
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I have several rheumatic problems, and have always considered the pain in my hands and wrists to be arthritis. I do not have numbness or tingling in my...
Anne
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May 27, 2003
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I am also a serious craftsperson, working my way towards making my hobbies and creativity my way of making a living. Mostly I make jewellery, and work with...
Dee/Crystalheart
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May 28, 2003
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Hi Dee, You are suffering from repetitive strain injury to the muscles that cross over the median nerve. You don't have CTS. I'll be happy to help you. You ...
Julie Donnelly
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May 29, 2003
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Anne -- I was doing some cross stitch for a while, then I had to stop because I couldn't hold the needle anymore. I reluctantly packed away a beautiful 20 x 20...
Dee/Crystalheart
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May 30, 2003
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I just finished seven weeks of massage therapy for CTS, and I have to say I would recommend it to anyone. I had it once a week, and I did stretching exercises ...
Jenny Drastura
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May 30, 2003
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Hi Jenny, Congratulations on seeking massage as the treatment for your CTS. I am a massage therapist and I've proven that muscles are the #1 reason for CTS. ...
Julie Donnelly
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May 31, 2003
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Hi Dee, I hope you will consider learning how to treat the muscles of your arm. You don't have CTS, just repetitive strain injury. There is no reason for you...
Julie Donnelly
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May 31, 2003
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Hello everyone. I have been experiencing tingling/some numbness & pain in my right arm/hand. It seems to be worse at night and when I wake up in the morning. I...
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May 31, 2003
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Hi Julie, I am a CTS/RSI sufferer. If the tingling is your middle finger, index finger, and thumb, the it could be CTS. My advice is to limit activity as...
Joyce
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May 31, 2003
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Joyce, Actually it feels like my entire hand is tingling. Thank you for your advice. Julie Cape Coral, FL...
Julie Phillips
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MessageJulie, I agree 100 %. I had the surgery done 12 years ago. Didn't help, and doctor returned me to work at the same position, etc. in 3 days. Said it...
Debora Wheeler
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Deb, What kind of dr. should I look for? I'm sure a specialist of some kind. Julie Cape Coral, FL...
Julie Phillips
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May 31, 2003
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Julie, You could be experiencing multiple compressions. I refer you to www.handsurgeon.com for more information. Click the links for carpal tunnel, cubital...
Joyce
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MessageJulie, I wish that I had used a sports doctor as apposed to a regular orthopedic surgeon. I'd also ask how many operations he'd done, and to see if you...
Debora Wheeler
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Deb, I have a wonderful sports dr. - he treated my frozen shoulder a few years ago. I'll call him next week. I've read about taking vitamin B6.......does it...
Julie Phillips
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MessageJulie, It didn't help me, but I've heard that it has helped others. Deb ... From: Julie Phillips To: repetitivestrain@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
Debora Wheeler
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Deb, Do you happen to know the dosage for B6? Julie...
Julie Phillips
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