Arthur Itis

[Knit Happens]

...he came to visit me this holiday season and hasn't left yet. Generally I have some mild arthritis in my middle finger on my right hand and both thumbs. I had been crocheting like a mad woman all month, the last item being a purse for my daughter out of motifs that had to be sewn together. I think it was the heaving whipstitching that did me in. The purse finished except for one strap to sew on and a lining to sew by machine--but I can't seem to bend my pointer finger without pain...I can still crochet, knit and type tho:clap. Advil...take me away.

[Sockmad]

Advil and it's knock-offs are a wonderful invention. I keep telling myself that the pain in my wrist and now in the fingers of my right hand are my fybro acting up. At least I hope that is what it is and not the dreaded Arthur itis!

[momo]

I have the same problem and the cold weather doesn't help either. I just have to take a day or two off from crocheting. I live on Aleve.

[Barbara]

I eat an anti-inflamatory diet.....no pain killers needed.

[darski]

I have been aware of twinges as well. Mostly as a result of the cold weather. but you know you have fingers fer shure!

 

I try to stay off medicine if I can.