tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post3789767160390546540..comments2024-03-28T15:17:00.872-05:00Comments on Hands, Head and Heart: Ouch :(Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16927773650999571509noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-66921461762243571912010-04-16T20:00:27.487-05:002010-04-16T20:00:27.487-05:00i have done this too. i was cross stitching like c...i have done this too. i was cross stitching like crazy for a week, 6 hours a day and low and behold i woke up with a terrible pain in my wrist and could hardly hold a cup. so i rested for many days no stitching and little of anything else. it will heal but beware it will always have a tendency to get a little sensitive if you over do it. remember always take a break when creating. mind and body barbara r-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817209040644262192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-66886637759641216912010-04-16T12:17:38.879-05:002010-04-16T12:17:38.879-05:00Hugs! Will pray for you to get better FAST!Hugs! Will pray for you to get better FAST!Paula Lairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096443744611050501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-19256874033708923862010-04-16T00:33:13.759-05:002010-04-16T00:33:13.759-05:00Sorry to hear about your thumb Melanie. Rest does...Sorry to hear about your thumb Melanie. Rest does help a lot. Make sure you are taking those anti-inflammatory meds on a full stomach. Hope you are better soon!Betty Nevillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-46628022402634802482010-04-15T21:39:59.306-05:002010-04-15T21:39:59.306-05:00forget about cards and blogging! REST THAT WHOLE H...forget about cards and blogging! REST THAT WHOLE HAND...you know carpal tunnel is nothing to mess with! we are all here for you when you are 100%...just not worth pushing it and causing that nerve thats strained now to be damaged...rest rest rest that hand!!! will keep you in my prayers...please rest your hand (-:Payne Holler Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943568278794803139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-57024353186304944262010-04-15T20:02:05.155-05:002010-04-15T20:02:05.155-05:00Darling Mel, a prayer has been said and you take t...Darling Mel, a prayer has been said and you take the time you need to repair. Your followers that are true to will understand! Be well!Deebi27https://www.blogger.com/profile/01755503306203042722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-24515999152626807582010-04-15T18:57:01.559-05:002010-04-15T18:57:01.559-05:00I am praying for your hand to feel better quickly....I am praying for your hand to feel better quickly.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152263178464809883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-32409956640315099222010-04-15T17:34:41.245-05:002010-04-15T17:34:41.245-05:00Get better, Mel. Miss you and totally understand t...Get better, Mel. Miss you and totally understand that you need to rest that thumb. Will pray.Susan Hurley-Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576835307387726494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-32857527873941017862010-04-15T16:03:00.772-05:002010-04-15T16:03:00.772-05:00Rest that hand! I sympathize(sp?) with you. I am g...Rest that hand! I sympathize(sp?) with you. I am going thru therapy for a broken wrist after being in a cast for 8 weeks....it's no fun not being able to use your thumb or any part of your hand. Sounds like a strain ....need to rest that hand and treat with heat and cold. Saying a prayer for you.Theresa's Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362158050274226895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-56732623576888458852010-04-15T13:18:00.310-05:002010-04-15T13:18:00.310-05:00Oh, Melanie, I'm so sorry! I will totally pra...Oh, Melanie, I'm so sorry! I will totally pray for you! Especially with all that you have on your plate in the crafting world. Rest up and lean on Him! :)JaniceAileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674644898227877114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-79529285646638887312010-04-15T13:03:55.139-05:002010-04-15T13:03:55.139-05:00will def say a prayer for you and thumb! You neve...will def say a prayer for you and thumb! You never know how much something so little can affect you till its damaged in some way!Cat Tidwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770611686091645033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-38922142860231229122010-04-15T12:22:32.544-05:002010-04-15T12:22:32.544-05:00Praying for a complete and quick recovery! So loo...Praying for a complete and quick recovery! So looking forward to all the wonderful samples you will have for us for the next release!!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169955810432086651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-2612412557823147282010-04-15T10:47:15.812-05:002010-04-15T10:47:15.812-05:00Melanie, I'll keep you in my thoughts and pray...Melanie, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is when you depend on something to get you through and it's nor working correctly for a while. So sorry to hear about your misfortune. I'm looking forward to your healing (God will help with that I'm sure) and all your wonderful creations!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164810208248213986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-29366432153837516092010-04-15T08:55:15.447-05:002010-04-15T08:55:15.447-05:00Take care of that thumb Melanie! It does sound li...Take care of that thumb Melanie! It does sound like a strain. Carpal tunnel causes numbness, tingling, burning sensations. I have had it for two years and wear braces every night to bed. Proper rest and not using it should go a long way toward helping that thumb heal. Strains/sprains can sometimes be worse than breaks --- just so you know what you are facing. Sorry you are hurting. You are Shawnahttp://twodogsandasinglelife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-15382310331640228342010-04-15T07:41:09.823-05:002010-04-15T07:41:09.823-05:00I just read that acupuncture is very helpful for c...I just read that acupuncture is very helpful for carpel tunnel. I LOVE those needles. For a skeptic like me that's a big plug for acupuncture.<br />Good luck with your rubber injury. Can't wait to see the new stamps.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967139527505564733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-37687586315148792162010-04-15T07:28:22.526-05:002010-04-15T07:28:22.526-05:00Hugs and prayers going out to you, Melanie! I hop...Hugs and prayers going out to you, Melanie! I hope your thumb and hand feel better soon. There's no alternative but to rest it really well. We will miss your wonderful creations, but if you rest, you'll be back to crafting much sooner.<br />Take care!Carla S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10535755424599567931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-72748063597914383952010-04-15T07:20:07.607-05:002010-04-15T07:20:07.607-05:00Oh Melanie!! You are definitely in my prayers. I h...Oh Melanie!! You are definitely in my prayers. I hope to hear that you are better soon. Just rest up and don't worry about WHAT you'll post, we all know you're trying to heal!! Take care and God Bless!twoodburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455988308158846293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-89093743216261433462010-04-15T06:18:40.469-05:002010-04-15T06:18:40.469-05:00I am so sorry to hear that Mel - my dear mother go...I am so sorry to hear that Mel - my dear mother got that after years of creating the most incredible counted cross stitch projects! I am sending prayers your way!Miesjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050550727834532347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-59631621933316621062010-04-15T05:13:24.783-05:002010-04-15T05:13:24.783-05:00Hugs to you! I hope you have a quick recovery and...Hugs to you! I hope you have a quick recovery and will keep you in my prayers.Sue VanDeVussenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-32389251360248011222010-04-15T02:49:42.077-05:002010-04-15T02:49:42.077-05:00Hugs & prayers going out for you! You're w...Hugs & prayers going out for you! You're working too hard! Hope your hand feels better soon!Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509350827364250327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-63265811567997309412010-04-15T01:09:17.888-05:002010-04-15T01:09:17.888-05:00I have said a little prayer for you....I guess I j...I have said a little prayer for you....I guess I just need to be there to help....<br />I do surfer from hand cramps....I usually type with a small pillow (fill with rice) under my elbow...for some reason it really help.....if it start to hurt I heat it up and in no time it's feeling better....it cheap to make and work great with the moist heat.....Gloria Westermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122223617758479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-78393859192984858092010-04-15T01:02:36.360-05:002010-04-15T01:02:36.360-05:00If your thumb was strained and has become inflamed...If your thumb was strained and has become inflamed (rather than thinking it is carpal tunnel),- here is a remedy that I used and it definitely works: (It is the inflamaton causing the pain).<br />Soak repeatedly and alternately in hot and then cold water. As hot and as cold as you can stand. I had a strained thumb years ago when I had a baby in cloth diapers and couldn't fasten the pins!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-12597493061115170752010-04-15T00:08:11.063-05:002010-04-15T00:08:11.063-05:00So sorry to hear about your thumb! My hubby is hav...So sorry to hear about your thumb! My hubby is having a similar problem only it's his pinky and ring finger. Hopefully, your problem won't go on as long as his and won't get to the neurologist:( I will keep you in my thoughts as I check each day on my hubby!Ravengirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761473551410517900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-18360812422624194532010-04-14T23:47:21.002-05:002010-04-14T23:47:21.002-05:00Have the same problem from time to time and know h...Have the same problem from time to time and know how much it hurts...we never pay attention to just how much we use our thumbs! Hugs for encouragement and prayers for healing.<br />Jan CastleJan Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940482799530456814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-36237946538150666642010-04-14T23:10:29.385-05:002010-04-14T23:10:29.385-05:00Oh no Mel!!!! Rest, rest, rest that thumb.... I a...Oh no Mel!!!! Rest, rest, rest that thumb.... I am praying it gets better real soon for you. We never realize how much we use something until it is injured. {{HUGS}}Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482042234681469945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322131728733618591.post-62199231427838385962010-04-14T23:09:42.557-05:002010-04-14T23:09:42.557-05:00I just had surgery on my thumb - on my right hand ...I just had surgery on my thumb - on my right hand which is my dominant hand. You have my sympathy! I was in a cast for two months and am now rehabing my thumb ---- who knew how important a thumb is! I'll never take it for granted again!<br />Please, please please rest your hand and reduce the inflamation - maybe you can avoid surgery if you take care of it now!!!! Believe me, you want toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com