Date:	2008-05-10 17:52
Subject:	wrist update
Security:	Public
Mood:	tired
Music:	KAT-TUN

Sorry not to post sooner, my internet was down (someone broke off my connection outside) & didn't have time at work to post. Now that Cox has come and gone, I am once again connected to the world.

Well, the appointment went about as expected. I said, "I think I might have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." The doctor fiddled around with my hand for a while asking me questions, and said "Yes, you seem to have carpal tunnel syndrome." Color me not surprised. So now there is a referral for a specialist working its way through the system (though who knows how long it will take), and in the meantime I am wearing a wrist brace 24/7 to see if that helps any.

So far its primary effect has been to annoy me, 24/7. And to slow me down at work (though we are also adjusting certain tasks because of that). And to make even the most simple of tasks overly complicated. But since it is keeping me from doing things quickly-but-painfully, I probably shouldn't complain. I'm also going to give yoga a try again, as I've been meaning to do it to get back in shape anyhow. So we'll see where this takes me.

I am going to see how sketching with the brace on works. I have had luck writing with a very loose grip, so for all I know this may add an interesting quality to my sketching... At least I'm hoping.

In a totally unrelated note, the kids are currently watching the video of Robot Carnival that mom and dad recorded off of TV back in the Clinton years. It is vastly entertaining, because all of the commercials are still there (including one featuring President Clinton, hence the dating). O how times have changed in just a decade or so...