moondanc:

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Let me try asking a different question. I've never had instructions after NA to exercise, stetch and manipulate my hand so vigorously and I'm wondering if that could contribute top irritation of the nerves and/or numbness.

I know there are lots of folks here that have had NA with doctors other than Dr. Eaton. Have any of you had instructions to vigorously massage, stretch, smash and manipulate the same day as NA?

Diane,

The surgeon who is doing my hand next week, refuses to use Xiaflex. He hates the propaganda of Auxilliam and the way they have sold this drug. He's not quite as concerned about the long term effects of the drug on the body like you and I have talked about. But he really does feel that NA is a better treatment option than Xiaflex. He also does all he can to use NA before open surgery. Sometimes it just can't be done. That is the case with my right hand and is why I'm having open surgery. Dr. Klasson just feels that NA is the least invasive procedure with the best results for most situations. I like his ideals and his approach to DC all the way around.

I do think like you and worry that too many doctors will start using Xiaflex exclusively. It generates more money for them and requires a lot less of their time.

~ dawn

Dr. Stephen Klasson is in Rome, Georgia (northwest corner of the state). It's kind of funny, because I always associate the best doctors with big cities. Having grown up in Atlanta probably led to that idea. lol. Rome is a good sized city but not like Atlanta. But Dr. Klasson has a great reputation as a hand surgeon in general. I know 3 people who've had surgery for other problems than DC. My mom had NA done by Dr. Klasson earlier this summer and I was impressed with his knowledge and skill at that time. After I went to see him, I felt very confident in his skills. Today I had my pre-op appointment at the hospital and the nurses were talking about the fact that he has done many open surgeries for DC and it's known that his results are very good. So that also made me feel much better.

We each have our own pain and complexities to deal with. I know you have been struggling after your NA and I feel for you. Did you ever update us on what happened with your hand? Did you talk to Dr. Press and figure out why you were having such problems?

~ dawn

moondanc:

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pia2some:

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We each have our own pain and complexities to deal with. I know you have been struggling after your NA and I feel for you. Did you ever update us on what happened with your hand? Did you talk to Dr. Press and figure out why you were having such problems?

~ dawn

No real explanation other than it is "unusual" might take 8-12 weeks... or longer.. to resolve.
Thanks for your doc info.

Diane

moondanc:

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pia2some:

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Are you feeling better yet? Do you still have numbness and all?

~ dawn

Pain is almost resolved. Still have all the numbness, very disconcerting.

Good luck tomorrow-- to you and your doctor!. Do you have a tablet or cell phone where you can use voice recognition software to let us know how you're doing?

Best,
Diane