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Upper inner arm eh..........I'll have to remember that cuz when it happens it's rather annoying.
I know we have pressure points all over our bodies that you can massage and help relieve pain, numbness etc. in other areas far away from the part having the problem.
 
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Addy and SMCOX, almost sounds like you each got "trigger finger". If so, yep, Doc's would recommend surgery. I know someone who has had it, and had the surgery done. It worked out well for him, as he needed full use of the fingers for his job :)
 
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No wonder you have enough energy to move all those rocks! :) I would definitely consider having it checked out sooner rather than later. Better to fix it early than live with the problem for years.
 

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I have some arm and hand issues due to the work I did, pinched nerves, numb hands, on and on. I personally prefer no surgery unless it is bothersome enough to stop me. According to mayo surgery is the last choice

Trigger finger treatment varies depending on its severity and duration.
Treatment of mild cases
For mild or infrequent symptoms, these approaches may be effective:

  • Rest. You may notice improvement simply by resting the affected hand for four to six weeks. To prevent the overuse of your affected finger, your doctor may also suggest you change or curtail work or personal activities that require repeated gripping actions.
  • Splinting. Your doctor may have you wear a splint to keep the affected finger in an extended position for up to six weeks. The splint helps to rest the joint. Splinting also helps prevent you from curling your fingers into a fist while sleeping, which can make it painful to move your fingers in the morning.
  • Finger exercises. Your doctor may also suggest that you perform gentle exercises with the affected finger. This can help you to maintain mobility in your finger.
  • Avoiding repetitive gripping. For at least three to four weeks, avoid activities that require repetitive gripping, repeated grasping or the prolonged use of vibrating machinery.
  • Soaking in warm water. Placing your affected hand in warm water, especially in the morning, may reduce the severity of the catching sensation during the day. If this helps, you can repeat the soaking several times throughout the day.
  • Massage. Massaging your affected fingers may feel good and help relieve your pain, but it won't affect the inflammation.
Treatment of serious cases
For more-serious symptoms, your doctor may recommend other approaches, including:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), for example — may relieve the inflammation and swelling that led to the constriction of the tendon sheath and trapping of the tendon, and can relieve the pain associated with trigger finger.
  • Steroids. An injection of a steroid medication, such as cortisone, near or into the tendon sheath also can be used to reduce inflammation of the sheath. This treatment is most effective if given soon after signs and symptoms begin. Injections can be repeated if necessary, though repeated injections may not be as effective as the initial injection. Steroid injections may not be as effective in people with other medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes.
  • Percutaneous trigger finger release. In this procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia, doctors use a needle to release the locked finger. This procedure is most effective for the index, middle and ring fingers.
  • Surgery. Though less common than other treatments, surgical release of the tendon may be necessary for troublesome locking that doesn't respond to other treatments.
 
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Yep Addy, my brother went through all that. But, in the end, as a cop, he needed his hand to fully function properly and surgery was the only way for him.
 

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Jas2Cats said:
Yep Addy, my brother went through all that. But, in the end, as a cop, he needed his hand to fully function properly and surgery was the only way for him.

can totally understand that. would be hard to say hold on sucker my finger is stuck! to some guy you are trying to arrest.
 

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thanks it was fun working on it. Changed as we went
 

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smcox1 said:
It looks good I like the slate on the sides

I hope it survives our winter, I sealed the slate left drip areas behind it, still need to seal the edges with some grout, just to keep as much water out as possible. Made it almost groutless.
 
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IMAG0732.jpg

I don't have a close up picture but it still looks good
 

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