Not so long ago, I developed Trigger Finger and osteo arthritis in my hands which caused my fingers to not be able to bend or straighten.
I regretfully packed away all my wool and needles and hooks and lamented just another thing that age and chronic illness had taken from me.
Then I visited my twin sister who was busy crocheting baby blankets.
She too suffered from arthritis in the hands and she proudly flexed her swollen fingers and encouraged me to take it up again. I did.
I suffer with fibromyalgia and it is important to find something to take my mind off pain, and I find knitting or crocheting does that to some degree.
I believe it is healthy and very satisfying to be creative and I have knitted, crocheted or sewn many gifts for family and friends.
I can actually bend my fingers now. If you are in a similar position and have given up on handcrafts, I would encourage you to try one more time.
Keep clicking and stitching,
Glenys
I recently had to have and injection in my thumb and 4th finger for trigger fingers on the same hand. I hear you about osteoarthritis.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you sharing with Sweet Tea & Friend's July link-up dear friend.
Oooh, Paula, I had a trigger finger that required a cortisone injection.. it did work, but boy, was it a painful injection! I hope it helps you!
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ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to be able to be creative again!
DeleteSo happy for you that you can again do what you love. I have had issues with my shoulder and it made it difficult to do much, but I decided that I have to carry on no matter what and after about 2-3 months of pushing through the pain, I can now continue to do more and more.
ReplyDeleteFound your post on Sweet Tea & Friend’s. My entries this month are numbered #37+38.
Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
Chris has shoulder problems too, so I can imagine how that would hold you back. I am glad it's coming good. I will have a cuppa with you soon, Esme!
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