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Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Dupuytren's Contracture part one.

Where are we today ? 
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      Here we are back at Rock Glen Resort, after the last summer long weekend. Nice that we were not here when it was so busy, much quieter now.
      A very nice walkabout this morning just over mile around the campground then picked up a few supplies at the store. I prepped a couple of things for supper tonight. My hand may be sore or wrapped up so just trying to get ahead with a few things. Then next week I go back to have the finger straightened.
this finger is causing me  issues
     This afternoon we headed into Stratford to see DR. Alanna Fitzpatrick for a 2:30 appointment to get an injection to straighten my permanently bent baby finger, this is known as Dupuytren's Contracture  Pronounced  "Dupe-uh-trins" most likely hereditary, my mother had this and is common with ancestry from England and France which I have on both my mother's and father's side. This is not to be confused with trigger finger that can lock in a bent position but can be straightened, mine cannot be straightened without surgery or the injection. I chose the injection though it was not covered under our health insurance, because it is less invasive and a quicker recovery.
            There was a major storm warning for this afternoon heavy rains, hail, high winds up to 55 mph  etc... so we stored our awning and chairs to be safe. We got back here by 4:30 sun was shining, no rain . Wonderfull I guess it missed us !

my Doctor today, looks so young
but really knows what she is doing
and has the experience and degrees
     The drug used for this is Xiaflex it is injected into the the hard cord in the palm of my hand and finger that has caused my finger to permanently bend, this has enzymes to break it down so that my finger can be straightened once again.
     Got there in lotsa time for my 2:30 appointment, chatted with her in her office. Such a simple procedure. The only slight pain I felt was when she froze my hand,  then she injected the drug. She wrapped 2 fingers together after to protect then for a day or 2 so I don't accidentally bang it or straighten it until it is ready next week.
          Back home by 4:30 no signs of rain  or the storm. A good thing. Just after we got here Cara mowed our lawn. she does a wonderful job.
our lawn is good to go for a while yet
finger still feels good mind you it is still frozen
we got to enjoy nice Happy hour with out our awning deployed
nice views and still nice weather
temps in the high 70's F
      So the 2 of us enjoyed a late happy hour and still quite warm in the high 70"s f lov'n this weather Then I was able to whip up a tasty supper I had prepared earlier. Picked up some Sweet an sour pork at The Deli counter in Forest and then I made a very tasty mushroom fried rice , Easy quick and tasty.
added this to our fried rice making it is tasty
some sweet and sour pork added made it perfect
           As we were winding up supper Dorothy came by with more fresh veggies for us, Thanks Dorothy , we are loving these.
garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers
love them
     If there is more typos than usual I will blame it on my wrapped up finger, that's my excuse today and am sticking to it.
     About 7:30 it began to drizzle a bit , still no strong winds and heavy rain but we will leave our awning stowed until tomorrow.  The freezing is beginning to come out but still no pain that I can;'t deal with so far the procedure  sure seems like a very good choice. No surgery and no stitches etc, easy peasy.
     Thanks again for dropping on by and hope y'all had a wonderful day as well.
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26 comments:

  1. Yikes!!!! That does not look like fun!!!!! Hope it works!!

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    1. I thi k this is better than the surgery, Sure hope it works too.

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  2. I think trying the injection first is a good way to go, why do slice and dice it you don't have to. Wish you a complete recovery

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    1. Thanks JO I prefer the injection as well compared to th slice and dice.

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  3. Ive had the injection in the right hand. My father in law opted for the surgery. My father elected to just live with it, oh my goodness!

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    1. I know a few people as well that have had both, I like the idea of the injection. will see how it goes.. My right hand is starting to do the same thing as well.

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  4. Hope all goes well with your finger. It looks a bit sore!

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    1. Thanks Rosie, not really sore at all, just a little uncomfortable right now.

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  5. Here's to all going well with your finger George.

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    1. Thanks Bill, so far pretty simple procedure, no pain is good.

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  6. Good luck with the finger! Definitely worth trying the injection first over surgery.
    We didn't get the sunshine you had and some rains did arrive in the afternoon.

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    1. Thanks Patsy the injection should work though pricey, and no surgery needed. We actually had very good day though a lot of it was in the car.

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  7. Your Dr looks like a teenager. I didn't realize those non pneumatic tires were being used.

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    1. She does look young but has been practising for 5 years now.
      That mower is new this year and those tires are kinda cool.

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  8. Surgery is an option when the non-invasive options fail. Hope this works for you! Is your doctor really that young? Looks like her high school photo

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    1. Even the surgery has complications , but this procedure has a very high success rate.
      Yes she really looks just like that picture, she has her degrees an has been practicing 5 years already.

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  9. Your doctor is adorable! I know here too you walk in and it's like they're so young! Hoping the surgery works for you! Definitely would be much easier recovery I would think! More veggies and so nice of them to share!!

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    1. She is very nice and professional. This is the injection instead of surgery and hopefully works well with a quick recovery.
      We are loving these fresh veggies nothing better than right out of the garden.

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  10. Please follow us at www.dupuytrens.org. Hope everything goes well for you!

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  11. Even if you had to pay for it. I think an injection is an excellent option to the alternative in particular as active as you are. Even tonight whipping up dinner...give yourself a break!

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    1. I would rather have the injection than go under the knife, don't want to slow down quite yet. Dinner was quick and easy and tasted wonderful.

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  12. You are being very brave. Keep that finger protected.

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    1. This finger was really bothering me and this should fix it up so no more issues. I am keeping it wrapped and tied to the other finger so I don't move it too much. No pain so should be good soon.

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  13. Best wishes on a great outcome from the injection for your finger. Dinner sounded very good!

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    1. Thank you Cheri so far so good, And dinner was very tasty.

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