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I really had no expectations going into the study other than I knew that it would take about an hour. It wasn’t until I was in the examination room that I found out what the study was comprised of. Basically the test is a combination of electric shocks and a bunch of needles. It was like I was in the movie Hostel for an hour and this strange man with an expensive watch and a last name I have always had difficulty pronouncing induced pain in a myriad of ways. How is the study conducted?
During all these test the doctor will invariable say something really crazy like, "relax" or "relax, please." I felt like saying, "You just shocked me with that cattle prod thing, so it's a little hard to relax at the moment," or, "I'll relax as soon as the needle is out of thumb muscle." I basically felt like this guy:
So, for all of you out there that are having tingling in your hands/fingers, get it checked out. How do I prevent getting a blogging related injury?
So, if you have noticed I haven't commented your blogs regularly as of late, I have a note. Do you have a blogging related injury? Care to share? **This has been a public service announcement from team Joeprah, happy blogging.**
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Oh shoot me. Just shoot me. If I have to have that test done, I will die. I am having lots of issues with my right arm. Going to doc tomorrow.
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May 22, 2008
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*Carie slowy uncrosses legs and readjusts position* Uh oh. That must be why my left should tingles. You sound much worse than me...must be yoru ag catching up to you : Feel better soon, and take some of your own advice!
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May 19, 2008
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:eek OMG! I had one of those tests and ... yikes! The little happy pastel pamphlet they gave me provided no warning and the doc was pissed that after 1.5 hours and both legs, I just couldn't take 30 minutes *more* in my spine. Afterwards, the nurse asked the doc if I was a "survivor." The doc just gave a sad shake of her head in the negative. I think it was really a test to see if I had the devil in me. I obviously failed.
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May 19, 2008
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Wow Joeps, that is a crazy good post! Way to power through it.
Seriously, I know what you mean. I am having major pain in my shoulders and between my shoulder blades from slumping over a keyboard for hours on end. Plus, I'm on a computer all day at work. I just threw down some cash yesterday for some back stretching exercise stuff. It really sucks because blogging, commenting, and buzzing is pretty much my favorite thing ever. But I get hurting so bad I just have to lay down sometimes. Need a laptop!! How freaking old am I that I just complained about my back?? Sheesh. Ownage! 5
May 18, 2008
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Ouch, ooo I must follow your guidelines too, and I definitely have the lard arse happening. Boo.
And that clip was awful. I really felt sorry for the bloke. Though it was kind of funny seeing all those tiny police people hanging off his arms. Bad Jo. (Me, not you.) 6
May 18, 2008
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Thanks for saving me the co-pay, Joe. The funniest part of that post was that I was sitting with my face resting in my hand as I read it!
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May 18, 2008
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heh
blackout really! :roll -- I have permanent nerve damage, what I need is a split keyboard but I need wireless... and oh yeah, under 30.00 cuz I am poor and cheap. guess I know why I haven't found one yet. . . :zzz 8
May 16, 2008
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:grin Oh, I know what you meant. That sux about the neck surgery.
 The middle finger gets numb...dang, I can't imagine what causes that. Hope you don't get the pin cushion treatment I did.9
May 16, 2008
Votes: +0  You can't keep a good man down, or even me for that matter. Thanks Prin!10
May 16, 2008
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Dang, I had a lot of miss types there......
I was trying to say that it wasn't blogging related, but that it DOES aggravate it!! Sheez....spit it out why don't cha :p 11
May 16, 2008
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My middle finger is numb right now from my laptop touch pad....haha....that's no good!
I'm all set up at work, with all the stuff you listed.....I had neck surgery over a year ago so it was necessary.....along it wasn't blogging relate....but it doesn't get aggravated at times :cry 12
May 16, 2008
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:-O I'm sorry you got tortured. I hope you recover quickly... Or is that possible with nerve things? Dunno. Either way, I hope you return to semi-functionality in the not too distant future.
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May 16, 2008
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Joe I am so sori to hear that you suffer from epilepsy
my bil does too as for the rsi I guess having such a great blog such as yours comes at a price hope it gets better 14
May 15, 2008
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I had that same injury - pain in my elbow and numbness alternating with tingling in those fingers. My doctor said that it was caused from leaning on my elbow too much when working at my desk. But I didn't go through anything like you did. And I quit leaning on my elbow and it went away.
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May 15, 2008
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I swear, your description sounds eerily similar to accounts of alien abduction. Does the "doctor" have grey skin, and huge, black eyes? just curious.
Michael was diagnosed with a similar sort of thing just before he turned three. He used to have this spasm and then he'd drop whatever he might have been holding. Doc diagnosed Myoclonic Jerk, and he's been on medication for it ever since. Haven't had a recurrence fortunately, so by next year he should be able to get off the meds. Hang in there - and watch your posture! 16
May 15, 2008
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Dude, you are such a wuss! I had one of those tests when I had a pinched nerve and it didn't hurt at all. Oh wait...maybe that was because of the Vicodin.
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May 15, 2008
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You sustained the injury at Navy Seal training when you threw yourself on that live grenade, which turned out to be a dud, but was thinking only to save your buddies, landed on your elbow, for which you received a purple heart anyway, right?
Im thinkҒin we need to play the sympathy factor here with a little more intensity. For example, as I type Im dippҒin Mission chips in a salsa container that says, Best eaten by July 22, 2004.Ӕ Im always keepҒin it on the edge, man. 18
May 15, 2008
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It could be combination of the two. Or maybe even just the plague. You should be fine either way.
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May 15, 2008
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I am crying for you, I have had that test at least 7 times in my 38 years. Funny, I was at the neurologist yesterday too, my right side is starting to show desensitivity to temperatures and sensation. YEAH, not. I have my MRI scans to be rechecked for MS next Wednesday. Do I have bloggin related injuries? Funny. I have pitiful posture, so I mess with myself daily, and still dearest I am an addict. 20
May 15, 2008
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Hi!
I was referred to your blog by Surburban Scrawl...hoping she gets points towards the contest! I enjoyed your blog...Now I'm back to forecasting the weather in DC...don't tell my bosses I was here...shhhhh! 21
May 15, 2008
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Be sure and let us know if you start to feel nervous when storms are rolling in, like that guy in "The Great Outdoors". :grin
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May 15, 2008
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Joe, thanks for sharing this. I tend to get backaches and headache when I sit in front of the computer too long. I'm slowly cutting down the time I spend bloghopping.
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May 15, 2008
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Funny, during my vascectomy I remember the odd moments not happening during the pre-routine shave or this novacane injections. It was during procedure 1 of 2 that the doctor was discussing his mashed potatoes from eating out the night before with the nurse. I was like...HELLO? You just cut open my man bag...pay attention asshole! Needless to say he did a good job I guess as it worked. :grin
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May 15, 2008
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"you blackout
once you regain consciousness you notice the test isnt over" :grin Your posture looks a lot like mine at the desk. I wonder if that's why I'm always numb. Nah, it's probably the bourbon. 25
May 15, 2008
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Yikes.. thanks for the warning.. as I lie in bed all slouched up with my lap top.
PS. I have been MIA due to sick kiddies.. I finally got your button up for the contest.. I am a little late.. yep. that is how I roll. 26
May 15, 2008
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Dude, major bummer on the electroshock therapy. Thanks for the link on your condition, but i have to say, it was a little over my head. I got lost at "CACNB4 encodes a calcium channel subunit."
I am an avid follower of the "hunchback of notre dame" posture method, which is probably not a good thing. 27
May 15, 2008
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Well, I endured childbirth with an epidural that failed on me...so I know what pain is..... I had a nerve conduction test done before I had my bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and man oh man that freakin hurt like a mother, and I didn't even get a cute wrinkly baby afterwards. You better do whatever you need to do to get better.....I have permanent nerve damage in my hands because I let it go to long and having the surgery plus recovery is no fun with children in the house. Oh, and it's real hard to pull up your own pants for a few weeks.
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May 15, 2008
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Oh great....now I think I have it! That sounds like a really great way to spend a day...do they make a home kit or something?
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May 15, 2008
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:? Yo Joe, bummer... Who ever woulda thought! So, do you now have a nervous twitch from all the zaps? :upset
I too have a Blogging injury, I am left handed, my "flip you" finger on that hand has gone numb at the tip on the pinky side of life. My "dad workstation" has me inputting on a laptop with a touchpad. That dang touchpad! It gets touched by this digit at that spot, this is the second time with this so, it's about time to go find my mini-mouse and hook it up and let the feeling come back. MileHighDad http://www.milehighdad.com 30
May 15, 2008
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So you don't stay in one position to long, try the two beer approach.
First beer with right hand...second beer with left hand...get up and stretch legs while going to the bathroom. Repeat as often as necessary. No cattle prod needed to pass out. 31
May 15, 2008
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Oh crap! I think I'm in the early stages of what Deborah has. OK,... gotta go, my neck is hurting and my nose is about to touch the keyboard. I think it's too late to change the slouching habit.
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May 15, 2008
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Dear joe, I get terrible neck pain from slouching as you have depicted in your illustration. Sit up straight! Otherwise, when you're my age, your nose will be touching your breastbone. I also have a pretty common blog condition, as opposed to injury, called buttus spreadus. English translation: lard ass.
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May 14, 2008
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Excellent Public Service Announcement - even better than the Beyonce kid's duds (and I do mean duds).
What I want to know Joeprah is how you managed to black-out, not once, but twice. I would have loved to know that trick for when the neurologist did that 'darn' test on my lower extremities. I LOLd when I remembered the doc saying "Relax", while he was shocking me. Well, at least I can't blame blogging for my probs. But I DO suggest you eliminate the slouch. As an old woman, I can tell you that it will come back to haunt you in later years. Thanks for sharing! Brennan 34
May 14, 2008
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don't want those injuries...must stop looking like you on the puter. I have worst posture known to man!
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May 14, 2008
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i hate this keyboard
an ergonomic split keyboard that conforms to your arm angles naturally. i'll risk the damage. :grin 36
May 14, 2008
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Great! Now I know why my hands, wrist and elbow have been hurting! This illness must be contagious.
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May 14, 2008
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