Yesterday, I had a morning appointment at the Orthopedic Clinic in Hastings, Michigan.  I had received a bunch of paper forms.  With Sylvia’s help, I had these ready at check in.  Soon, they called me in for X-rays of my right hand and wrist.  In another room, I was interviewed and they ran a nerve test.  Shocking!  Actually it was more of a tingle, but at times it was quite a jolt.

Later, the doctor came in and he probed some more, completing the tests.  Good news carpal tunnel is not my problem (even though I have a mild case of it).  It is arthritis.  I’m happy that I won’t have to undergo surgery followed by about 6 weeks of doing nothing with my dominant (right) hand. 🙂

Doctor wrote a script for a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel.  The gel is applied to the problem joints in wrist and hand four times a day.  I’m supposed to massage and work it in well.  Fortunately, it seems to be working. The pain is less now and is more an annoyance than an actual problem.

In two weeks, I go back for a follow up.  I’ll let you know what happens.