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Post by Sasquatch on Mar 22, 2007 18:52:55 GMT -5
Folks, I ain't the man I used to be.
Tuesday I strung my replica Shawnee flatbow, dragged the Block out of the barn, and did some shooting.
Almost immediately something surfaced that I noticed last year but tried to ignore . Both hands started to get numb. The bow only pulls 40 lbs and I took maybe 20 shots, yet my bow hand had that feeling of fatigue like you get when you tried to carry too many grocery bags in one hand. It was also numb and tingly. My shooting hand was similarly wierd.
My brother recently had carpal tunnel surgery after resolutely ignoring the obvious through his third decade. Now his doctor has forbade pulling bows. I'm worried it's happening to me now.
Has anyone else here had carpal tunnel? What, if anything, did you do about it?
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Post by tmarsh83 on Mar 22, 2007 19:27:42 GMT -5
they make gloves that you can buy that help with wrist circulation, you can also wear them at night, but depending on how advanced it is, they may not help much.
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Post by 1ranger49 on Mar 22, 2007 19:39:02 GMT -5
Take a wet wash rag or wet towel and place it in the microwave to heat up. Wrap around your wrist. This should help with the nerves that run through your wrist. My son has had the same problems with his wrists from his job working with concrete. This has helped relieve the numbness from his fingers and hand.
Just don't over do the shooting. Good luck.
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Post by kevin1 on Mar 22, 2007 20:29:44 GMT -5
If it gets to the point that you can no longer draw a bow you can still milk a few more years from a crossbow, there are plenty of us here that would be willing to help you make that transition if you need to some day. Until then baby those grouchy little nerves as much as you can.
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Post by JohnSmiles on Mar 22, 2007 21:25:28 GMT -5
Folks, I ain't the man I used to be. Who in the world is?  Ok, I simply have to address this: Get your butt to the Dr and get the surgery done!
SERIOUSLY HERE.!I put it off until my hand and arm were hurting me so bad it was waking my up almost every night. My right hand was going numb while I was eating, driving and even just walking around. I never made a smarter move in my life. Now, let me remind you I shoot a 105# bow. The surgery took about 20-30 minutes TOTAL. I was not put under. The surgery was done from UNDER the tendon, not from above as was the old method. I have no visible scar. I was using hand tools the following day, and went back to work in no time. (I had 6 weeks off, and could have gone back in two easily) Now, keep in mind that I deliver and install home appliances, btw, so some very heavy lifting is required. This was about 3 years ago now. I never spent better money on anything in my life. Do yourself a favor and 'git r done'. It isn't anywhere NEAR as big a deal as it used to be. I am still pulling that 105# bow, btw. One more thing, I put it off a little too long. The numbness you feel CAN BECOME PERMANENT. While I have no weakness in my hands, the fingertips are still slightly numb. You can do permanent damage to the nerves if you let it go too long. |
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 23, 2007 5:25:17 GMT -5
I worked as a cake decorator for 2.5 years and never got carpal tunnel, but a lot of the other people I worked with did, and it was not a fun experience for them. I did hear them say that whatever surgery they do for it worked, so as JohnSmiles suggested, I would get to a doctor and do it quickly to make sure that whatever it is won't degenerate. Good luck with this!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 23, 2007 6:15:09 GMT -5
Folks, I ain't the man I used to be. Tuesday I strung my replica Shawnee flatbow, dragged the Block out of the barn, and did some shooting. Almost immediately something surfaced that I noticed last year but tried to ignore . Both hands started to get numb. The bow only pulls 40 lbs and I took maybe 20 shots, yet my bow hand had that feeling of fatigue like you get when you tried to carry too many grocery bags in one hand. It was also numb and tingly. My shooting hand was similarly wierd. My brother recently had carpal tunnel surgery after resolutely ignoring the obvious through his third decade. Now his doctor has forbade pulling bows. I'm worried it's happening to me now. Has anyone else here had carpal tunnel? What, if anything, did you do about it? And you believed your momma when she told you that you would go blind if you continued to look at that stuff. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by rmc on Mar 23, 2007 8:55:28 GMT -5
Henderson, There is a Chiropracter in Scottsburg (20 miles to the West) That does some kind of Laser treatment for Carpal tunnel. He is a hunter and good friend of mine. Names Chris Carter and he right on 56 Just past the main stop light on Hwy 31. Tell him Bob Craig sent you.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Mar 23, 2007 9:56:51 GMT -5
Chris is a bass fisherman who sometimes hunts.  ;D |
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Post by indianahick on Mar 23, 2007 13:29:34 GMT -5
Get to a DR. get it checked. If it is carpel, get it fixed. YOU could end up not being able to use your hands very much at all.
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Post by drgreyhound on Mar 24, 2007 8:39:41 GMT -5
Folks, I ain't the man I used to be. Tuesday I strung my replica Shawnee flatbow, dragged the Block out of the barn, and did some shooting. Almost immediately something surfaced that I noticed last year but tried to ignore . Both hands started to get numb. The bow only pulls 40 lbs and I took maybe 20 shots, yet my bow hand had that feeling of fatigue like you get when you tried to carry too many grocery bags in one hand. It was also numb and tingly. My shooting hand was similarly wierd. My brother recently had carpal tunnel surgery after resolutely ignoring the obvious through his third decade. Now his doctor has forbade pulling bows. I'm worried it's happening to me now. Has anyone else here had carpal tunnel? What, if anything, did you do about it? And you believed your momma when she told you that you would go blind if you continued to look at that stuff. ;D ;D ;D HAHA...as always, good one, Deertracks!!! I really do enjoy your very quick and sharp wit and sense of humor...  |
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Post by Sasquatch on Mar 24, 2007 14:05:26 GMT -5
Deertrracks, my eyes don't work very well either. Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'd better get this checked. My hand just went numb holding a glass of water a minute ago. |
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Post by tmeasel on Mar 25, 2007 6:45:25 GMT -5
Get them fixed,You aint gettin any younger.
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Post by Sasquatch on Mar 26, 2007 14:53:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice everybody. This has really came on in strong in the last month.
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Post by JohnSmiles on Mar 26, 2007 14:59:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice everybody. This has really came on in strong in the last month. I am serious here. The surgery is a walk in the park, and they don't even put you to sleep. Takes about 20-30 minutes total from the time they take you in the OR until you can go home. Its really that simple. Once you give up and go, you will cuss yourself for putting it off so long. And, as I said, putting it off can cause that loss of sensation to become permanent. Get r done man! |
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