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03/05/2009 03:00
MaryD
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03/05/2009 03:00
MaryD
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Having NA next week with John Mahoney
I just made an appt. with Dr. John Mahoney in Peoria, IL to have NA. I have about 30% contracture and a nodule on my PIP joint of one little finger, and my ring finger is being pulled in. I also have nodules and cords in my palm. I went to a hand surgeon who poo-pooed NA because they're "going in blind" but after reading here I think it's what I need to do.
Now that I've made the appointment I'm getting kind of nervous about it. Not the pain or anything, but just actually doing it. I'm really hoping it will help since my DC has progressed pretty rapidly, and I can tell I'm starting to lose some function in my little finger.
I'll let you all know how it goes.
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03/05/2009 13:30
jocond
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03/05/2009 13:30
jocond
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
The procedure is a breeze, and you'll thank yourself for doing it. No reason to be nervous.
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03/05/2009 13:39
MaryD
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03/05/2009 13:39
MaryD
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
Thank you for your encouragement! I guess I'm just hoping I'm choosing the right course, which I think I am from the research I've done on this site.
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03/05/2009 14:53
dave_h
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03/05/2009 14:53
dave_h
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
Go for it Mary. Best thing I ever did and preety much painless. Only thing I had was numbness for a few days.
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03/06/2009 01:41
MaryD
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03/06/2009 01:41
MaryD
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
Is it realistic to expect to be able to drive 3 hours after the NA (the operation is on my left hand)? The nurse says it is, but if I need to keep my hand up and have ice on it or something I'm going to have to get someone to drive me home!
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03/06/2009 13:53
pjf626
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03/06/2009 13:53
pjf626
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
Yes you can drive. I walked out of Dr Eatons office and drove to the airport
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03/06/2009 13:58
brian123not registered
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03/06/2009 13:58
brian123not registered
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
HAD NA WITH DR. EATON YESTERDAY..ALL WENT WELL. HE IS CLASS ACT. HAD DUPS IN LITTLE FINGER 9O DEGREE....NOW ABOUT 2O DEGREES..N.A. IS A SMART AND BEST MOVE. I WOULD NOT HAVE O.S. NO MATTER WHAT
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03/06/2009 16:32
jocond
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03/06/2009 16:32
jocond
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
I too drove as soon as we left, but I had to give up and let my wife drive because of the weather conditions (rain and snow). My dominant driving hand is my left, and that was the hand I had NA done. Regardless, you'll be amazed.
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03/06/2009 17:46
Mike Snot registered
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03/06/2009 17:46
Mike Snot registered
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
You can drive after NA if you must but it's best (easier) to have someone else drive. You do need to keep your hand raised and ideally keep it iced as well. In my case, 1 hour cab ride to the airport, followed by a 1-2 hour airplane trip and 60 minute cab ride back home. Kept my hand elevated but not iced until I arrived home. Having NA dome was one of the best decisions I ever made.
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03/11/2009 16:30
Dury74not registered
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03/11/2009 16:30
Dury74not registered
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Re: Having NA next week with John Mahoney
MaryD-How did it go? Anxiuous to hear your thoughts and results. Please share impressions of Dr. Mahoney's NA work. Am seriously thinking about the NA. Hope it went well and you're much better than before.
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