On Friday I had my second appointment with the physiotherapist (F). I said there wasn't any change since the week before. Still numbness/tingling, shooting pains up my arms and into my hands, pulsing feeling at my wrist which is agony. She used the ultrasound again. It feels really strange because even with the cold gel it feels hot. After that she asked how I felt about acupuncture. I'd never had it before but being in this much pain I'd try it. She said we'll only try the right side so she put a needle into my wrist, one into the muscle at the base of my thumb and another on the opposite side. It was a bit nippy having them inserted but once they were in I couldn't really feel them. She left them in for about 5/10 minutes. Afterwards it was sore but the following morning my right hand wasn't as agonising as the left so maybe it done something or maybe it was in my head because I just want something to help.
I've received a letter to go to the ortho clinic on 12th August. I asked F about it while I was there and she suggested still going but explaining I'd like to pursue physiotherapy before surgery. F said the appointment will most likely be to establish whether or not I'm a good candidate for surgery, she thinks I will be because the symptoms are text book.
My next appointment with physiotherapist is 5th August.
I'm due back to work on the 2nd August and I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to cope. I'm sore driving the distance to work never mind using a computer, write, file, generally do my job.
You just need to remember to put your health before work. I hope physio can help with it all. Surgery is a big thing so if its avoidable thats brill x x
ReplyDeleteIf only work agreed with putting my health first!
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