No Susan, it isn't neuropathy associated with the cervical spine - my
rheumatologist has confirmed that it seems to be an interruption to the
signal between my brain and fingers and is not uncommon. I don't get pain,
just loss of control, unlike when I had carpal tunnel syndrome which was
caused by the accumulation of inflammatory tissue around the nerve passing
through the wrist and was extremely painful until the offending tissue was
cut out. As you would expect of an efficient investigative team, I've had
nerve conduction tests as well as X-Rays of my neck and spine. I also have
tests on the level of feeling in my finger tips each time I have my regular
rheumatology checks among many other examinations.
My problems are small compared with some of you, and the solution is
simple - moving bobbins by the spangles and patience because I'm slow as a
result.
I would be interested to hear what other problems people have (not only
arthritis) and how they've overcome them so they can make lace, or if they
have a problem that they can't seem to find a solution for. We're all
different and what works for one person won't work for another with the same
problem, for instance (not lace related) I can only use the circular rocker
type of ring pull puller, not the fork lever style.
Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK
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