Hands numb

s1959h

Hi my name is Shirley 65yrs for the last 3 months my hands and fingers are completely numb, due to this I have had to cancel my left knee replacement operation, I am waiting now for MRI scan on my spine this as put me in a dark place I cannot cope if this is rest of my life I just would like some information of how I can carry on living .

MaryL44

Hi Shirley @s1959h So sorry to hear how down you're feeling. I know there's nothing worse than that feeling of taking steps forwards and then steps backwards. There is a great deal of information on our website that may help you with dealing with the emotional side of chronic illness. The following may hep:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2023/january/how-to-look-after-your-mental-health-when-you-have-arthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/arthritis-and-depression-what-you-can-do-about-it/

Our online community also have a lot of experience so do keep checking back for any advice from our members.

I would also suggest that you contact our Helpline team who may be able to give you some more detailed information. Under Our Community choose Chat to Helpline Team.

Above all, keep in touch with our community. We have all had similar experiences to you. You aren't on your own.

Mary (moderator)

PeterJ

Hello @s1959h you can also call the Helpline, number below

frogmorton

Hi @s1959h Shirley

I am so sorry you are having such a very tough time at the moment. I hope it's not too long before you can see someone about your numb hands. To be fair it is really a big worry if they are completely numb so can see why you've given that priority over the knee surgery.

Do ring the helplines if you can I did and they were just lovely I felt so much better after I did.

You aren't alone Shirley we are all here ((()))

Toni x