The Drive-In is Temporarily Closed

At least I hope it's temporary.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome. Like carpal tunnel, but different. It brings on pain and numbing of the arm and hand. The doctor advised me to do some therapeutic exercises, which helped.

I should have kept at the exercises, but I've been a slack-ass about it. I've had mild discomfort, but nothing serious.

Until this week. Then it came back with a vicious vengeance.

On Tuesday, out of the blue, I began having serious pain. Cubital tunnel stems from the funny bone area. It felt like I was being hit on the funny bone. Constantly.

The doctor told me that no medications can help this. The online research I've done corroborate this. Basically there are three choices: surgery, therapeutic exercises, or live with it. I've been doing the exercises.

There is no guarantee with surgery. It could make it worse.

I've had some relief from the exercises, but it takes time. Meanwhile, it hurts like hell to even put my hand on a mouse. Instant agony.

Maybe I need a touch screen, but that isn't happening any time soon.

I'll be honest: I've been scared shitless. I'm scared that it won't go away. That I'll need surgery and it will take forever to recover.

I can't work out, which is killing me. I can do some treadmill work, and some leg exercises, but no open-and-closing elbow reps.

I've been working at my machinist job, and it has been hell. And you know the drill: No one really believes you when you say that you are in pain. Last week was brutal, but I have to work.

So I am taking a break. I'll peek in, but don't expect a lot from me. Maybe it will all change in a few days, or a week. God, I hope so.

I'm considering other options. I may see a chiropractor. I've even wondered about acupuncture. I don't know what to do.

I'm behind on reviews and I am sorry about that. If anyone wishes to help, either by writing reviews, or working with me as a review editor, please contact me.

This is a cool site with a great community, and I'd hate to see it die. I hope to be back on track soon. I really hope that I will.