rek001 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I know this is a downer subject but, I just came back from physical therapy, I had carpal tunnel release surgery on my right hand a week ago. My hand was going totally numb and I'd wake up at night with the sensation as if it was on fire, really scared me. So the right hand is healing nicely, and I'm experiencing a bit of numbness, but not as much as before surgery. All good. As part of the PT evaluation, the therapist checked my left hand sensitivity to touch as a sort of baseline to compare to the right. She used these pens with different fishline thicknesses, from very thin to stubby, supposedly it tells you how fine your sense of touch is. Surprisingly, my left hand was 1 level below normal, and I do experience some numbness in the left, nowhere as bad as the right though. I wear my watches on my left hand. I just acquired a stunningly beautiful blue dial BCE, but my God, that watch is heavy. Now I'm beginning to worry a bit that wearing all these heavy watches may be slowly damaging the nerves that run through my left wrist. I'm completely used to wearing heavy watches, I don't even notice it on my wrist. I wear them low and fairly tight, so the wach doesn't slide down and cut into the top of my hand. I'm thinking, well, maybe I'll limit the amount of time I wear a heavy watch, then "slip into something more comfortable" which means I'll have to carry an extra watch to work, which sounds silly. Anyone else have similar situation? Please tell me it's all going to be OK, I love my big heavy watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona4me Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I dont know about nerve damage but I sure as hell have a nice "Pannie Line" on the top of my hand from the crown guard on my 111H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Pannie Line - clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 As a gesture of kindness, I will allow you to send me your Breitling. This will allow you to heal and not be tempted to put it on. I promise to send it back when you need it (if you can find me). I know this will be a burden for me and may even cause me pain...so you can send me a few dollars with the watch to compensate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natron1 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 work in some wrist curls Natron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Don't worry mate....am sure it'll all work out. I wear pretty heavy watches myself. Am wearing the Slytech right now. Cheers p.s. Oh...and if you don't trust rower....I will be happy to take care of the watch for you...gratis :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 OK calm down, you unsympathetic vultures. Sheesh, tough crowd. OK, I've made an executive decision - I'm going to try and reduce the amount of time I wear my truly heavy watches - my inexpensive APROOs, Pams, the BCE. For instance, my BCE, I'll wear it to the office for a few hours, then take it off and give my wrist a breather, then put it back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 If this is the case, dont buy the oris carlos coste its one heavy hunk of steel! Hope you sort this out but it may not be the watches as i have never heard of this before. may be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Wearing "heavy" watches does not increase your probability to suffer of periferal nerve disease. Carpal tunnel syndrome on your opposite arm does. A little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 OK, my surgeon said that taking care of my right hand may possibly benefit my left hand, the nerves criss-cross each other in the neck and spine, so I'm hoping I won't need surgery for the left hand too. What got me into trouble was 20 years of using a computer mouse daily for hours, lifting too many weights at the gym incorrectly and carrying a heavy briefcase, too much strain on the hands, wrists and elbows. And ignoring numbness and discomfort for about 6 years before I went to see the hand surgeon. But I'm correcting these things, I'm looking into a graphics tablet with pen as an input device, going to get a personal trainer and I'm now using a nice messenger bag. So you are probably right, wearing heavy watches isn't part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 OK, my surgeon said that taking care of my right hand may possibly benefit my left hand, the nerves criss-cross each other in the neck and spine, so I'm hoping I won't need surgery for the left hand too. What got me into trouble was 20 years of using a computer mouse daily for hours, lifting too many weights at the gym incorrectly and carrying a heavy briefcase, too much strain on the hands, wrists and elbows. And ignoring numbness and discomfort for about 6 years before I went to see the hand surgeon. But I'm correcting these things, I'm looking into a graphics tablet with pen as an input device, going to get a personal trainer and I'm now using a nice messenger bag. So you are probably right, wearing heavy watches isn't part of the problem. Messenger bags are definitely the way to go Okay, they're not really as smart as a briefcase, but in terms of 'transportation', they're much more comfortable to carry around, and can hold a surprizing amount of stuff As for the carpal tunnel, I'm not sure if it'd be a help or a hinderance, but might playing (or learning to play) a musical instroment, or maybe playing video games be good physical therapy? I know too much would likely lead to repeat strain, but in short sessions, it might provide a good 'work out' for the ligaments, at the very least, it will be good training for your dexterity Get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hmmmm....Looks okay to me. .......Although excessive whipping of the skippy can lead to wrist trauma, so cancel those subscriptions to Gent magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I hope it wasn't from some other wrist-related activity. Just kidding ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 BCE on leather doesn't seem particularly heavy to me. Without pulling out the scale, my guess is that the UPO and Chopard GMT on SS bracelets are my heaviest, although the BCE on bracelet could be in the running as well. Sometimes the UPO starts to feel a bit uncomfortable, but I can't imagine any of these watches causing carpal problems. Over the last few years I've spent more time working on laptops than using regular keyboards and mice, and that's an area where I need to be careful not to overdo extremely repetitive activities such as copying and pasting. Who suggested video games as therapy? To me that seems like a patently bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Who suggested video games as therapy? To me that seems like a patently bad idea. That was me... And not in hardcore day long sessions, just a little bit here and there (or playing a musical instroment) for dexterity and a mild work out. Afterall, people undergo physiotherapy following an incapacitating injury, that involves using those parts affected, just in a very gentle way... At the end of the day, it was just a suggestion, no one has to follow it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I honestly don't know what to make of this thread. Slightly bizarre. Reminds me of the old joke about the guy who goes to see his doctor complaining of excruciating pain. "When do you get this pain?" asks the doctor. "When I wrap my arm around the back of my neck and jerk my elbow up violently" says the patient. He leaves 2 minutes later, cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I hope it wasn't from some other wrist-related activity. Just kidding ! I had this once, it was a shame I had to give up... I used to love playing chess Hope your arm gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I hope you all realize that rek001 is of the female persuasion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks R, most chivalrous of you but - it could conceivably happen to females beacause of a, you know, certain activity too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 work in some wrist curls Natron I think you're being sarcastic but just in case you're not please refrain from exercising with any injured part of your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks R, most chivalrous of you but - it could conceivably happen to females beacause of a, you know, certain activity too. Crocheting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 No - quilting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 My mind is in the gutter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 My mind is in the gutter... Don't be ashamed, be proud of it R Anyway, I don't think she knows just how filthy, depraved and borderline illegal "quilting" is, at least over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 @ Docblackrock Yep, nothing like an intense, sweaty, no-holds-barred session of quilting. I prefer tantric, and you? @ R Hey, long time no talk, how's it going? And mind in the gutter is a good, normal, healthy thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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