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Gardening

uppityperson

(115,885 posts) Fri Apr 26, 2013, 01:10 AM Apr 2013

Carpal tunnel and gardening. [View all]

Not a good mix in the spring so I am learning to pace myself, dig carefully and wear the wrist brace when digging and sleeping.

Because....it is spring and the garden must go on!

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Carpal tunnel and gardening. [View all] uppityperson Apr 2013 OP

You have my sympathy and understanding. Arthritis started last year and is active patricia92243 Apr 2013 #1

about to find out. mopinko Apr 2013 #2

Hopefully you enjoy gardening enough that any pain will be worth it AndyA Apr 2013 #3

The decorative gardens are getting minimal work done, veggie garden slowly prepared and planted uppityperson Apr 2013 #4

I'm certain a big part of my stress is comparing my yard to the neighbor's! AndyA Apr 2013 #5