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I saw three hand surgeons, all extremely well-regarded, but who ultimately didn't know what was going on with my hands. It's been super frustrating for me becau
by whitepoplar 6y ago
I saw three hand surgeons, all extremely well-regarded, but who ultimately didn't know what was going on with my hands. It's been super frustrating for me because they're loathe to even acknowledge the problem. It's either "all looks to be okay structurally" or "I'm stumped". That being said, even though these were extremely well-regarded surgeons, I didn't feel much confidence during the visits. I didn't get the sense that they really wanted to get to the bottom of it and help me, and the visits felt rushed. I have an appointment scheduled with a physiatrist in a few weeks--a hand therapist recommended that I get my upper spine/neck checked out in case the pain I'm feeling is referred nerve pain that originates in the spine/neck somehow. Crossing my fingers that I can come to some resolution with this--I just want my life back.
- Decker87 6y agoI had a similar experience. Surgeons can be excellent at performing surgeries but very poor at diagnosing our understanding the myriad issues with ergonomics.
- collyw 6y agoThat's maybe a good thing. Surgery is a fairly drastic solution. I get the impression that a fair amount is psychosomatic - a lot of people mention Sarno's book. Personally a 10 day Vispassana meditation retreat has given me the best relief from chronically tense muscles from my wrist, under my arm and should blade and side. I guess it depends on the person.