Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I saw post about using filter wrench to get cap off tank. I've used this technique even as young marine working the motor pool. Now days my problem is I seem to drop everything. some days worse than others. With 2 neck surgeries that haven't corrected my problems and shoulder surgery I don't know if done much good. I wonder if lack of hand control could be side effect of all the degenerated and slipped disc I have, the arthritis on my facet joints of vertebrae in neck or am I just getting clumsy as I get older. I need ask doctor about this at my next visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Get checked for carpul tunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Perron Del Diablo, I am fortunate that I haven't had to endure the surgeries that you have,but 50+ years as a butcher have definitely had their effect on my hands and wrists.Decreased grip strength and loss of dexterity, declining fine motor skills,and a general clumsiness are what I'm experiencing. As Old Man Greybeard suggests ,I believe I am experiencing the early stages of Carpal tunnel. Getting old sucks,but it beats the alternative. Choctaw Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 My dad, and his mother, both had arthritis in their hands by the time they were in their 50s. I have the same. It's worse on cold mornings, and after working with my hands on intricate projects, like disassembly and assembly of firearms, or reloading ammo. But I learn to live with it, and take an occasional ibuprofin or acetaminophen to combat the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I have really bad arthritis in my right wrist and I have Carpal Tunnel issues and need surgery. That is taking a back seat to surgery I need for a herniated disc that CoVid 19 has put on hold for me. For my wrist / hand I noticed a reduction in grip strength. Not to where I was dropping things but I did notice the reduction in strength. I agree with @Old Man Graybeard Get checked for Carpal Tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Old Man Graybeard said: Get checked for carpul tunnel Part of all the testing I've been doing was a nerve conductivity test. Results show no nerve damage but did indicate C4-C5 disc. Thank you for suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 39 minutes ago, LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L said: My dad, and his mother, both had arthritis in their hands by the time they were in their 50s. I have the same. It's worse on cold mornings, and after working with my hands on intricate projects, like disassembly and assembly of firearms, or reloading ammo. But I learn to live with it, and take an occasional ibuprofin or acetaminophen to combat the pain. Arthritis Dr. checked my hands for arthritis and found none. rheumatology all came back negative so it is osteoarthritis mainly in my neck and low back. Tylenol ibuprofen and RX meds are taken close to limit I am allowed per day I try be especially careful with RX so i supplement with over counter. This is all been discussed with several doctors. My GI DR. does not like me using ibuprofen because hard on stomach and especially with me having had gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I have really bad arthritis in my right wrist and I have Carpal Tunnel issues and need surgery. That is taking a back seat to surgery I need for a herniated disc that CoVid 19 has put on hold for me. For my wrist / hand I noticed a reduction in grip strength. Not to where I was dropping things but I did notice the reduction in strength. I agree with @Old Man Graybeard Get checked for Carpal Tunnel. Been checked for carpal tunnel and other nerve damage all came back negative. I was schedualed to have my gallbladder removed April 1st. Guess april fool on me it was canceled due to convid 19. Neck Dr. said plan have 3 level fusion but do gall bladder first after all this settles down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Harbor Freight sells a 2 pack of simple rubber strap wrenches that look they would be perfect for smaller caps like fuel caps $5 for the pair. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I know the Doc said no nerve damage, but your situation sounds similar to mine a few years back after I had a shoulder/neck injury. Basically one of the big nerves that runs through my shoulder got pinched pretty badly. It manifested in my right arm feeling pins and needles a lot. I didn't really notice the impact on grip strength until I realized I couldn't pick up my '73 one handed off the LT and I couldn't grip my right pistol tightly enough to draw it. The signals just weren't getting through right. Physical therapy fixed it, mostly, though I've never gotten full mobility in my neck back. Any pins and needles feeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 had a traumatic carpal tunnel injury in left palm when I "caught' a RC airplane with it. Plane had a 60 engine that was wide open at the time. On positive side: missed my face by 6 inches. Do the rehab! there will be some pain involved but it does get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Check the known side effects of any meds you take. I too have the hand strength/grip issues and had to give up Dualist about a yr ago. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Just BEAR with Me ,,,,, I just Think the "getting old" is a ploy for sympathy ,,,, Suck it up ..... And get a pair of those wrist grip strengtheners and work out the Kinks... Or just shoot some of my Cowboy loads 240 gr. .44 Cal bullets out of mt Open-Tops at about 900 Fps. Then work up to my .45 Colt loads... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: I know the Doc said no nerve damage, but your situation sounds similar to mine a few years back after I had a shoulder/neck injury. Basically one of the big nerves that runs through my shoulder got pinched pretty badly. It manifested in my right arm feeling pins and needles a lot. I didn't really notice the impact on grip strength until I realized I couldn't pick up my '73 one handed off the LT and I couldn't grip my right pistol tightly enough to draw it. The signals just weren't getting through right. Physical therapy fixed it, mostly, though I've never gotten full mobility in my neck back. Any pins and needles feeling? Not pins and needles but do get numbness in little 2 fingers mostly pain in neck and arm to elbow. I do have disc pinching nerves but also a lot of arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: had a traumatic carpal tunnel injury in left palm when I "caught' a RC airplane with it. Plane had a 60 engine that was wide open at the time. On positive side: missed my face by 6 inches. Do the rehab! there will be some pain involved but it does get better. Been to rehab several times not much help for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 6 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Check the known side effects of any meds you take. I too have the hand strength/grip issues and had to give up Dualist about a yr ago. OLG Side effects listed don’t include my hand just stop working for a moment long enough to drop keys pick them up drop again and so on. When I realize it happening I can control if I concentrate on my grip more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Just BEAR with Me ,,,,, I just Think the "getting old" is a ploy for sympathy ,,,, Suck it up ..... And get a pair of those wrist grip strengtheners and work out the Kinks... Or just shoot some of my Cowboy loads 240 gr. .44 Cal bullets out of mt Open-Tops at about 900 Fps. Then work up to my .45 Colt loads... Jabez Cowboy Lets roll be worth the morning after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Perro Del Diablo said: Side effects listed don’t include my hand just stop working for a moment long enough to drop keys pick them up drop again and so on. When I realize it happening I can control if I concentrate on my grip more That's also just part part of aging. I have similar issues with my hands. That's the reason I now shoot SS category. I can shoot Dualist, or 2 handed as I want in a match. Heck, I can even go double Duelist for a stage if my hands are not hurting. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Perro Del Diablo said: Not pins and needles but do get numbness in little 2 fingers mostly pain in neck and arm to elbow. I do have disc pinching nerves but also a lot of arthritis. I bet there's some nerve issues going on in there. To me it was almost like the signal just wasn't getting through at full strength. 3 hours ago, Perro Del Diablo said: Been to rehab several times not much help for me I didn't much care of rehab, and it seemed a bit silly, but after about 3 months I was at 90% or so and now other than a little less mobility I'm back all the way. You might want to give it at least a month to two months before you decide it won't work. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: I bet there's some nerve issues going on in there. To me it was almost like the signal just wasn't getting through at full strength. I didn't much care of rehab, and it seemed a bit silly, but after about 3 months I was at 90% or so and now other than a little less mobility I'm back all the way. You might want to give it at least a month to two months before you decide it won't work. Just my two cents. Disc is pushing on nerve as of yet permanent nerve damage doesn’t seem to be there. My last time in rehab was about 12 weeks after shoulder surgery. Before that at least 3 other times for 11 weeks or more. I still do some of the things they showed me but the arthritis seems to be major part of results being so minimal. I do have good flexibility just lots pain and occasional clumsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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