Sinsull ... thank you for asking. The wrist seems better tonight. Made a trip to doc ... problem is tendonitis ... a better diagnosis, I think, than carpel tunnel or bursitis. I elected to take a more conservative route on the road to healing ... immobilization and anti-imflammatories. The Icy/Hot, while not my favorite eau d'parfum, feels REAL good when I slather it on. The swelling is much better and I can move my fingers. Still don't have full use of hand, but doc says if I keep it "quiet" as much as possible, limit practice time, and take care of myself ... I'll be "good as new in no time."

I explained to doc what I think caused the tendonitis and she was in agreement. She suggested concentrating on pulling strength from my upper arm and shoulder, both of which are more muscular and built for strength, instead of my wrist. Now, that made perfect sense. Duh! I was lucky because this doc has worked with several musicians having the same instrument-playing-related problems.

So, tonight, I will rest easier, knowing that my condition is "curable" and not permanent.

moonchild