tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post1791624968078621999..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Thumb Report ThursdayFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1810872982144525962011-01-10T19:33:53.460-06:002011-01-10T19:33:53.460-06:00Pretty sunset.Pretty sunset.nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07161279898460324090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81269677749905093242011-01-07T10:59:43.159-06:002011-01-07T10:59:43.159-06:00Avoid the bone removal as long as you can ... take...Avoid the bone removal as long as you can ... take from me, who has been that way - twice on one thumb! Recovery, therapy and pain are hard .. but I will admit it was worth it in the long (long) run. Try a brace - that helps my other thumb! I'm hoping to avoid surgery on the left one but am afraid it will happen sooner than later.<br /><br />Good luck with the healing - thumbs are SO important.Connie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000331487489593437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-77272880477214560232011-01-07T10:23:31.128-06:002011-01-07T10:23:31.128-06:00Sending your thumb healing thoughts. And thank goo...Sending your thumb healing thoughts. And thank goodness you can still use your camera! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-42683114326553549652011-01-07T10:13:32.551-06:002011-01-07T10:13:32.551-06:00I've been dreamin' (for quite sometime) of...I've been dreamin' (for quite sometime) of a new camera. But you've convinced me I need two. A mondo heavy killer-lenses one and a light weight one but with a bit more umph than the pocket one I have.<br /><br />I sure hope your thumb settles down soon, pain is not good company.Lannyhttp://www.itsthedirt.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40194884754712726762011-01-07T06:52:34.294-06:002011-01-07T06:52:34.294-06:00Hi I'm blog-hopping to ease another kind of pa...Hi I'm blog-hopping to ease another kind of pain, and have decided to follow you.<br /><br />Hope the thumb heals quickly.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8034147312967806552011-01-07T00:10:04.798-06:002011-01-07T00:10:04.798-06:00That darn thumb - you just need it to heal now! I...That darn thumb - you just need it to heal now! I've enjoyed the last few days of sunshine - hope you have too!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48472771062756770752011-01-06T22:34:13.568-06:002011-01-06T22:34:13.568-06:00Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions....Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions..I will just give it some more time to heal from the surgery. <br />Emma Rose a sundog is like a small rainbow..the sun is off to the right of the photo and the sundog is nearly in the center of the photo. It is just a colored patch of light sometimes it is on both side of the sun..that day it was cloudy so only one side was showing up so I concentrated on it and the sun:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8444604194382536272011-01-06T21:01:54.409-06:002011-01-06T21:01:54.409-06:00So glad the stitches are out. I hope it heals up g...So glad the stitches are out. I hope it heals up good as new. Then you could "thumb" your nose at those naysayers! Sorry, I just couldn't help myself :)<br /><br />I have never heard the expression "sundog". Neither has my husband. What is it? I looked at the picture carefully and all I could see was the sun peeking through the clouds. Is that what you call a sundog? Am I the only one here that has never heard of this??? Hmmmm.<br /><br />Emma Sends kisses for everyone!<br /><br />The DuchessEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60838056613528524702011-01-06T20:52:39.932-06:002011-01-06T20:52:39.932-06:00It'll be snowy tomorrow in this zone....Nice p...It'll be snowy tomorrow in this zone....Nice pictures !nomorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115872534623500806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10774033398092256032011-01-06T19:47:46.344-06:002011-01-06T19:47:46.344-06:00My husband has that same arthritis in his left han...My husband has that same arthritis in his left hand at the base of the thumb. I have watched him get the shots and it makes me want to pass out. Did they recommend a thumb-stabilizer brace (wrap)? Bill got his from the orthopedist and I am sure it cost much more than the exact one I saw at Wal-Mart. It hopefully would relieve some of the pain. The bummer about surgery is we want it to give us the promised results but sometimes it just causes more problems. My thought is find a good physical therapist and see if they have any suggestions.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-75043596901692962142011-01-06T19:41:18.961-06:002011-01-06T19:41:18.961-06:00What a bummer. It such a helpless feeling when you...What a bummer. It such a helpless feeling when you can' get dressed, lift or even tie shoes. Total empathy here as my shoulder tear and inoperative arthritic left thumb basically make the left arm useless. Who said these were the "golden years?"troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6200594233580277452011-01-06T19:02:24.922-06:002011-01-06T19:02:24.922-06:00I am so sorry that you are having so much pain in ...I am so sorry that you are having so much pain in your thumb. Hopefully it will heal soon!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6202169938000873762011-01-06T18:52:45.732-06:002011-01-06T18:52:45.732-06:00I have used the paraffin bath to me it only feels ...I have used the paraffin bath to me it only feels good for short time. Get the shots, why be in pain.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-47485370623598819762011-01-06T18:01:19.548-06:002011-01-06T18:01:19.548-06:00When I wrecked my thumb the worst thing was doing ...When I wrecked my thumb the worst thing was doing up my jeans.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-66937381068791262962011-01-06T17:24:48.216-06:002011-01-06T17:24:48.216-06:00That paraffin bath sounds really nice to me. I'...That paraffin bath sounds really nice to me. I'll have to check into it. So sorry to hear about the pain from the thumb, but I am glad to know the stitches are finally out. Does warmth make it feel better? I'm with Rae about the shot, but some people feel they really help. Thanks for the update, oh and for the great sundog shot!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13458137581653909772011-01-06T16:35:46.991-06:002011-01-06T16:35:46.991-06:00I am sorry to hear you are still having pain. I h...I am sorry to hear you are still having pain. I hope it eases on its own so you don't have to have an injection. That sounds worse than the surgery to me. Isn't it just like a guy to have an evil grin suggesting a woman shave her head. Far Guy really is an ornery devil:)<br />That is a beautiful sundog picture. The colors are extraordinary.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60484103591940856802011-01-06T16:32:55.746-06:002011-01-06T16:32:55.746-06:00Oh gosh, I hope that bad old thumb gets better soo...Oh gosh, I hope that bad old thumb gets better soon and quits sending you pain!!! I know how you like to be active so it must be very difficult to wait through this recovery!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51256306776474978942011-01-06T15:41:14.134-06:002011-01-06T15:41:14.134-06:00Gosh it is tough doing everything without the thum...Gosh it is tough doing everything without the thumb. Seems that digit is very important. If dogs had thumbs we wouldn't have to do anything for them.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60425283240991840122011-01-06T13:57:05.323-06:002011-01-06T13:57:05.323-06:00I sure its sooner rather than later that your thum...I sure its sooner rather than later that your thumb gets better! Sorry, had to smile at the Far guy hair do;-) Love that last picture of the sun dog! Very pretty!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-868489981463137782011-01-06T13:49:03.372-06:002011-01-06T13:49:03.372-06:00Glad your stitches are out (at last!) and pleased ...Glad your stitches are out (at last!) and pleased you can do your own hair again - I can't imagine how mine would look if someone else did it! Well, I can... Lovely bike photos - I played safe on 4 wheels and bought a crazy British Sports car when my midlife crisis hit - beautiful but horribly expensive to maintain :-) It's currently in storage awaiting an engine rebuild next year, I hope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68323947719721605382011-01-06T13:35:00.462-06:002011-01-06T13:35:00.462-06:00Really sorry to hear you're in such pain. If y...Really sorry to hear you're in such pain. If you can afford them, the shot(s) may be the best way to go. My husband gets occasional bursitis in his shoulder and when he does, cortisone is the only thing that helps.<br />My mom gets really bad arthritis in her back. When she gets her shot, then she can bend over and do stuff more normally.<br /><br />I hope you heal quickly!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55711850880405228142011-01-06T12:53:48.894-06:002011-01-06T12:53:48.894-06:00Glad those stitches are gone finally, and I hope y...Glad those stitches are gone finally, and I hope your thumb heals well and is pain free.<br />That is a lot of snow. We were supposed to get it yesterday, but got a lot of rain instead. If it had been snow it would have been at least a foot, which is fun at first but gets old really quick!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-77828854747224819242011-01-06T12:49:57.436-06:002011-01-06T12:49:57.436-06:00I'm so glad ya got those stinkin' stitches...I'm so glad ya got those stinkin' stitches out they can sure pull and aggravate after awhile. Hopefully you'll heal up quickly now. Ewwww, remove bone...let's just pray it doesn't come to that.<br /><br />I haven't heard the term 'sundog' in a very long time.<br /><br />Take care sweetie and God bless ya!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37648090960988609822011-01-06T12:49:26.932-06:002011-01-06T12:49:26.932-06:00Linda, Sure! That looks like an interesting proje...Linda, Sure! That looks like an interesting project you have begun! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-92118864596091213332011-01-06T12:42:32.434-06:002011-01-06T12:42:32.434-06:00OH!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE SUNDOG!!! A winter rainbo...OH!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THE SUNDOG!!! A winter rainbow of sorts. But I Do NOT like what it means....bitter cold weather.<br /><br />I am so sorry for you thumb...I, too, am fighting arthritis, complete with shots as I need them. I do understand somewhat...hugs. You need at least two.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com <br /><br />By the way, can I link your old photo blog to another blog I am just now starting to manage?<br /><br /> http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.com