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Janice  
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 More options Nov 3 2012, 12:05 pm
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
From: Janice <nonsecure....@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 09:05:39 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Sat, Nov 3 2012 12:05 pm
Subject: Re: Numb hands - help!
On Nov 3, 8:58 am, Joyce in RSA <jo...@africanbush.co.za> wrote:

> I'm coming to the place where there's always someone who knows!  Since
> I've been using a walker quite a lot, and putting all my weight on my
> hands, they've become numb, and very difficult to use effectively.  Is
> there anyone who has had this problem, who can give advice ?

> I'm taking vitamin B6, recommended by DD Margot (a nurse practitioner),
> and am trying to make thick pads for the handles, but having a problem
> with anchoring them.  I've fallen once and almost fallen a couple of
> times, so have to make sure they don't slip round with my weight on them.

> I'm almost certain the cause is the walker, walking stick and elbow
> crutches, as I've had carpel tunnel problems before, and operations, and
> this is completely different.

> If anyone knows a remedy, and/or how to anchor the padded cuffs, I'd be
> grateful.  I'm becoming more and more helpless, and angry because of it!
>   I have thought of glue, but where - onto the thin foam cuffs?

> Joyce in RSA.

You might try using some hook and loop (Velcro) tape. Either stick (if
adhesive-backed) or glue one part to the walker and the other part to
the foam cuffs enclosed in fabric. Use more than one strip on each
side of the walker, if necessary.

Janice


 
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