Global Friends,
what can I say? It's the snapping at the moment, plus a little pain (first thing in the mornings, usually ) - Your support is great, I only had the guts to go to the vet yesterday, but it's been going on for about 5 weeks.
The picking ( and I'm deemed a fair flat-picker, Norman Blake style ) hasn't been a problem-yet. I can, however, see a lot of my favourite guitar runs being progresively clumsy if this progresses. That really pisses me off - I've spent 40 years getting good.
As I type, I'm just overcome with your help - thanks a lot. I went on the internet to check this damn thing out, and it didn't look good. My wife, who is a nurse of 40 years experience, said that I should stop picking guitar for six months or so, that's not an acceptable option.
I'm going to bed now, it's ten minutes past one in the morning,it's been a bad day, but I'll sleep easier knowing my friends are out there with me.
God bless,
Roger