lymeladyinNY
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My right wrist has become weak. I first noticed it about 3 weeks ago. My hand drops when I pick up my arm. My left wrist doesn't do this.
It's not really pronounced, but I notice it especially when I want to change radio stations in my van or put the van into gear.
Just a new symptom I thought I'd ask about.
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Carol in PA
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I don't know what causes this, but within a year of my diagnosis I began having problems with my thumbs.
I lost grip strength first in my left thumb, and several months later in my right. I can't pull apart sealed cellophane packages, and I fumble when picking up small items like pills.
Now, three and a half years after it began, I notice that it's getting worse.
Carol
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Keebler
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Yes, I've had what you describe and much more - lots of trigger knuckles . . . it seems to vary but something seems always awry with hands, wrists, etc.
I have changed a lot in how I pick up stuff and open bottles, doing it with as little grip as possible on the wrists. Rubbery cloths help open door knobs, etc.
wearing a good wrist brace at night helps me but I have to rotate so as to be able to have one hand to pull up covers, etc.
Oh . . . I got some fancy braces from PT but they are so hot I cannot use them. They are out of neoprene, a petroleum foam, much like a wet suit. I'd advise finding a brace that breathes and that you can wear a cotton liner (or an old sock) underneath, too.
You might see if a PT could do some myofascial massage and use the untrasound heat on it. Also . . . they would know how far up to massage to get the entire muscle group or to help free nerves. I think an evaluation might help but also know it can also flair from inflammation and toxins related to lyme.
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