hiram.k.hackenbacker

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1461825656' post='3037859']
Saddened to hear this, Warren, although I can't offer anything but sympathy I'm afraid.
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Thanks Paul. The best I can do is pick up a bass. My locked finger mutes the strings nicely, but that's about it!

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1461770865' post='3037500']
I had this with my thumb about five years ago. It was painful but not in an advanced stage. My GP gave me a cortisone injection and it cleared up after a few weeks and has stayed away. I'm sure that surgery is often the answer, but (with the usual provisos), if your GP suggests trying an injection, I would take it.
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The GP didn't seem interested in doing anything and referred me straight away. The earliest NHS appointment I could get is just over a month away, which I have booked, but I've also booked a consultation on Tuesday privately. Potentially, I could be under the knife in 3 weeks rather than four months if Tuesday confirms the diagnosis and he is happy to proceed. Just want if fixed now. I don't do incapacitated very well.

Confirmed by GP as an advanced stage of Trigger Finger and I have been referred. More phone calls today.

Paul,

Did any of your fingers lock in the hand closed position or were they all still triggering as you opened your hand?

My finger is fairly solidly locked shut today and I don't know why it should suddenly be this bad after so many months. I would normally pull it straight, but it seriously feels like something might give way if I do. Some of the bits I've read do mention that advanced TF can end up with the finger in the locked position. I guess I just need someone who knows what they're doing to look at it. I'm not hopeful that will necessarily happen tomorrow, but at least I will be taking the first step towards resolution.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1461586946' post='3035841']
Nope it was done under a local - they've all been local anaesthetic. The thing they dug out of my arm was a circular mass about an inch in diameter, it was done the at the same time.

Seriously though, insist STRONGLY on the operation. I was referred to a health centre for the last one and the doctor I saw pretty much said, 'I'll give you a cortizone injection and that will sort it out.' She was actually saying this as she made her way to a locked cabinet to get the syringe out! I declined this immediately insisting the cortizone shot would only prove to be a temporary relief and that I didn't wish to go through the whole rigmarole again when the shot wore off and the symptoms returned in a few weeks time, plus, I had previous experience.

Paul
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Paul,

Thanks for the advice. I could almost hear her tapping away on her keyboard as I was describing my symptoms, then "Right, the first option would be a splint" - cue sense of humour failure. We then moved onto injections. Thing is I need to tread carefully as I would like to get referred by them.

I tried ringing the surgery this morning to be told that there weren't any appointments today. I had a bit of a rant and the GP has just rung me back.

Despite not having seen me, it seems that she is quite firmly of the view that injections are the way to deal with this. I have made my representations based on what I have read from NJ and elsewhere and she has given me an appointment for tomorrow at 5pm.

NJ - would I be correct in saying that from the picture above you had a general anaesthetic? If so, was that purely because of the other issue with your arm? I read the page you linked above which indicates the procedure for Trigger Finger is generally done under a local anaesthetic. Is that how you had the others fixed?

London Marathon Bump.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1461343794' post='3033918']
Hope you get an appointment soon.
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I would settle for an appointment any time!
Apparently I have to ring every morning to see if an appointments magically open up.

Just rang the Doctor's. There are no appointments for the whole of next week!
I have a feeling this is going to be a chore to sort out.

Wow, two of ends of the spectrum there then. Everything I've read about it, if indeed that is what I have, is that anything other than surgery is just alleviating the symptoms rather than dealing with the cause. I didn't realise that if I do have surgery that I would be able to play so soon afterwards if all went well. I've already picked a window of Jan 2017 which is when I'm least busy gig wise, so if I can get referred now, I might be able to achieve that. If all else fails I'm prepared to go private.

Thanks for taking the time to tell your stories.

I woke up this morning and it had completely locked. I couldn't extend the finger on its own. The writing is on the wall as they say.

Bump.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1461174674' post='3032208']
Really sorry to hear about your situation mate.

I can't help, but as I've had great results with acupuncture I looked at this

http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/public-content/public-ask-an-expert/ask-an-expert-muscles-and-bones/ask-an-expert-muscles-and-bones-hands-and-fingers/3707-would-acupuncturist-help-for-trigger-thumb.html

it's not exactly helpful, but another iron for the fire perhaps.

Best of luck with the issue pal
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Thanks Daniel. I would definitely be open to acupuncture again if it was recommended as I had it some years ago when I damaged my radial nerve. That and some fairly rigorous physio made it bearable at least.

I haven't sought a medical opinion yet, but I'm fairly sure that when I do the prognosis will be Trigger Finger to the ring finger on my left hand. I would think the cause of this is undoubtedly a few decades of playing bass. From what I've read, it's probably not going to get better on its own and will most likely deteriorate. In fact it has worsened dramatically since the beginning of the year. I've already had to stop wearing my wedding ring as it is too painful and clenching and opening my fist in the morning is a surreal experience as my ring finger just stays glued to my palm. There appears to me a few options regarding treatment, obviously the one I don't want to take is surgery as that will put me out of action for a while.

So, has anyone been treated for it and if so, how did it go?

I was a little unsure about this song when it was suggested, probably more from the point of view that I wasn't very familiar with it I suppose.
We learnt it and gigged it for the very first time at Chinnery's earlier this month and I think it came out quite well.
No overdubs and live as it was heard on the night. Check it out [url="https://soundcloud.com/warren-byatt/what-in-the-world-final-mix"]here[/url].

All PM's replied to.
I would like to reiterate as stated above, that this is a sale only item.
NO TRADES thank you.

Bump.

Bump.

I was having a little noodle on this last night and IMHO the necks on these are just fantastic. Not as wide as my Stingray, not quite as narrow as my Jazz and with probably a tiny bit more meat on the depth of it. With a P and a J pick-up, combined with a great Pope pre-amp, you can get pretty much any sound you like.

"So if it's that great, why sell it?" I hear you ask.

Deluxe version awaits :-)

Nick just bought an amplifier from me.

A thoroughly pleasant transaction with excellent communications throughout.

I unreservedly recommend Nick to everyone.

Thanks again.

Bump.

[quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1460396004' post='3025381']
Beautiful. If I could, I would.
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Do, or do not. There is no could.
That doesn't really work does it?

[quote name='eevespete' timestamp='1460391690' post='3025310']
Damn. My old YYS. I miss this bass so much .. I can confirm without question, she's an absolute beauty
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Ah, I do like a bit of instrument history. Thanks :-)

It is with a heavy heart that I list this lovely Fodera bass, but I know it will find a good home and be equally enjoyed elsewhere.

The entire spec is as per the Production Sheet below. The bass was completed in February 2012.

I bought it just under a year ago from Bass Gear for the above sale price and it has been barely used since.

Shipping will be extra. It will be boxed and well protected.

The only significant point of note is a slight swirling to the painted black area near the P pick-up, which I would suggest is almost unavoidable on these unless it is left unplayed.

Cost new would be $5050.00 plus 20% VAT and 3% Import Duty. Listed on Thomann for just under £4k.

Feel free to PM me for any further information.

Any personal inspection welcome.

Sorry, but no trades.

Now sold.

[quote name='vbance' timestamp='1460206741' post='3023626']
so impressed with what i've heard and seen...have you given The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell a thought?
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Thank you very much. We recorded the whole gig, so more will come out as it gets mixed properly. I thought Lazarus was particularly good.

The only song that we have ruled out thus far is The Laughing Gnome. So, Pretty Things is a possibility, as is Magic Dance and just about anything else really.