Look, ma, no hands! (argh)

[catsidhe]

Forgive tyops: explanation follows.

Illness has developed. Weakness in muscles extreme, especially in hands. Can't make fists, or hold anything in hands. Strength in arms not badly affected, but utility severely limited when I can't use fingers properly. Basically two lumps of meat on the end of my arms. Quadriceps hurt when strength req'd of them, but still kinda work. Other muscles seem ok most of the time.

Saw doctor yesterday. She said that my symptoms were "interesting". This is not something you want your doctor to say about you. I had various body fluids extracted and an ECG taken, but have not heard back yet.

Life without hands sucks. I am typing this two-fingered, effectively. I can't hold a pen. I can't hold the kettle to pour a cuppa properly. I even have to use both hands to pick up a carton of milk.

It feels like Lactic acid overdose. Forearm muscles feel like they have been completely exhausted and not recovered, and are simply not going to play any more. Like when you exercise far far too much, especially without warming up, before or after.


Eris is mighty and mysterious, the channels through which She comminicates life's lessons. I wish the Bitch would just send an SMS or something, though. Just sayin'.

Comments

[enrobso.livejournal.com]

I hope this is a short-lived thing and that you feel better really soon.

I find myself dealing with arthritis which means that some days I cannot actually clench my left fist and all my knuckles are forming new and interesting shapes. I dread the day it completely prevents me from typing.

[usuakari.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... have you ever tried voice recognition software like Dragon's Naturally Speaking? As long as you can talk, I remain optimistic about you still spewing forth rants on the evilness of Andrew Bolt. :)

[enrobso.livejournal.com]

Well I think my fingers have a few more years in them, (at least during warmer weather,) and as long as I have one iota of consciousness, I will find ways to voice my disagreement with hate-speakers like Bolt.

[drjon.livejournal.com]

*hugs* With luck this will pass soon.

[usuakari.livejournal.com]

Odd. You have been in the wars a bit lately. Wonder if it's related in any way to the 'flu-like thing the other week..?

Probably too much geeking. ;(

I'm still looking at rosters for Susie's birthday. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Get better soon.

[tooticky.livejournal.com]

Crap. Sounds like you should rest up and not type. So stop looking at the computer and watch Mushishi! :) re life and the sms, trust me, you're not the only one.

[catsidhe.livejournal.com]

I did, actually, take the advantage to watch the last couple of episodes.

I heartly endorse this product and/or service. I even approve of the title theme. Now I just have to watch the other, what -- 20 episodes?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_zombiemonkey/]

I had one of my eyes go wonky once. After 6 months of eye exercises and fears I would go blind, I got better. Not 100% better but now have 95% mobility in the once-affected eye. Once I got better the Doctor (Doctor Payne, or pain, as I liked to call him) said the five words I will take to my grave: SOMETIMES - THESE - THINGS - JUST - HAPPEN. Hey thanks.

[scribblette.livejournal.com]

oh dear. :( *huggles*

and you hopped through Adelaide! I live here. Could've pestered me or something. Very boring here.

Poor thing. Very glad you're a bit better. At least you'd have to be to post about paradoxs in my lj.

*more huggles*