I mentioned Mr. Thumbkin the other day, the thumb on my non-dominant hand. I've also been having mildly irritating problems with the middle finger on my other hand, the hand I use a lot. Today, I was checking in with Robert on the phone while pouring some coins into my wallet. Something clicked and didn't unclick. I couldn't move my finger from its clenched position. I massaged it a bit at the base joint, and got my other fingers moving. But this one was stuck.
I actually drove my stick shift home -- all 4.5 miles -- with finger curled up and thumb wrapped around it to keep it steady. When I got here, I thought -- ok, now what? Do I go to the e-room? Wait for Robert to get home to take me? Call Robert's sister (the MD)? Who do I know who does PT? Will the accupuncturist schedule an emergency session? I sat down and tried to relax. Eventually, with no ceremonial popping noises, the finger started moving again, without a lot of pain. I iced it for a while. It's sore, but not terribly so. I'll try to flex it gently and ice it a bit this evening and hope for the best.
Ugh. I think the effects of arthritis have been drummed home at this point. I get it already!
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