Might lose another finger

[poboys 94]

Well here I go again. Awhile back I posted on the need for techs to take care of their hands while wrenching. I developed a rare occupational disease known as Hyperthenorhammer syndrome, which in turn gave me a case of Raynaulds syndrome. In short my blood vessels in my right hand constrict so much my fingers turn white and cold, no circulation Normally within a few minutes after the attack, circulation returns and they turn pink. But lately my middle finger and pinky are looking like my index finger did last year and it was amputated. Now a visit to the ER confirmed I have to undergo another Angiogram on Monday to see how much of these 2 fingers can be saved. I can't describe how bummed I am. I already went through this all of last year, lost my ability to work in a shop, all the therapy, the fight with workmans comp etc.etc.. My doc released me saying I was at maximum medical improvement, settled the claim, and I have been on the new job at a parts store for 3 months and now this ***** acts up again, this time with no insurance. I can't believe it. I need answers and Im freaking out. Anyways wish me luck guys, and take care of your hands, and remember to use a hammer instead of your hand

 

[95BlueStallion]

Sorry to hear that man, that is a bummer. I do wish you luck, but Im sure you will adapt no matter how the situation works out. Life's challenges just make us stronger in the end!

 

[bigcat]

yikes! i remember that thread! good luck hopefully they are expecting the worst now, but will be pleasantly surprised by their error. good luck to you!

 

[Yobi1Kanobi]

good luck man I gonna start using that hammer a little more now.....

*runs to try and find hammer*

 

[poboys 94]

yikes! i remember that thread! good luck hopefully they are expecting the worst now, but will be pleasantly surprised by their error. good luck to you!

Mentally Im expecting the worst but praying for the best results. Im in constant pain when not on my pain meds, the tip of the one finger feels like I stuck it in front of a cutting torch, Im going to ask if they can at least kill the nerves or something Thanks.

 

[poboys 94]

good luck man I gonna start using that hammer a little more now.....

*runs to try and find hammer*

I think of all the times I would bang on hubcaps, back in the day they were real hubcaps not plastic, and checking/ banging on catalytic converters and mufflers to see if they were bad, using slide hammers to yank off pressed on rotors, some were so difficult, we would take turns wailing away on them, the gazillion times using my Ingersol impact. I guess it can catch up to you after a while, or at least some of us. I never heard of this sydrome before and I know a lot of techs, I guess Im f#$king special, I don't know

 

[inphiniti]

damn that sucks... we'll def all keep you in our prayers, im sure. its like a family here!

 

[DDSTANG94]

sorry to hear this man...i wish u the best of luck...

 

[donkey_punch]

that really sux to hear, best of luck.

 

[blksn955.o]

Wow sorry to hear that.

best of luck

 

[5.0notslow]

sorry to hear that man, best of luck!

 

[Ozz]

Wow I'm sorry to see that, man. I'm wishing you the best of luck.

I'm also known to smack **** all the time (did both that and kicked a huge box today), so next time I go to explode I'll think twice

 

[RycheGT]

Sorry bud that stinks. I hope you get the best news possible.

 

[Venom351R]

That has to be a tough thing to deal with. Best of luck w/ what ever the outcome.

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

Quite a bummer. Good luck with everything Hope it works out for the best.

 

[Pokageek]

I hope u don't lose ur finger ...as much as I disagree with your politics... God help you man. and God bless.

 

[HISSIN50]

Best of luck with everything.

I'm curious - do you think it is more from beating on things with your hand/fist or from the jackhammering effect from holding pneumatic tools?

 

[skunk21]

wow, sorry to hear about this sucky news. life will throw you all the ugly it can but you can pull through. I wish you all the best.

 

[poboys 94]

I hope u don't lose ur finger ...as much as I disagree with your politics... God help you man. and God bless.

Thanks pok, we have differences to be sure( politics) but it makes me feel good knowing you guys are here to let me get this off my chest, thank you all

 

[Blackened302]

hoping for the best, man!