Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A quick update on my neck issues, and my no stamp carving :(

Hi All! I have had many kind and concerned people ask me how the progress is going with my messed up neck issues, so I thought I would fill you all in. If you are new, I used to have an etsy shop where I sold hand carved rubbers stamps. I was having a great time with my shop, had many sales and got to create lots of custom stamps. I guess bending over a magnifying glass for hours on end day after day took its tole on my neck. People started telling me they would see my head shake occasionally. Some thought maybe I developed MS or some other neurological disease. I did see a neurologist and have been diagnosed with cervical dystonia. You can develop this by repetitive neck motion. Sometimes my neck will feel as though it will lock up... what a bummer! I have been in physical therapy for a several months now and there is improvement. Now, my heads shakes only when looking down, so there is progress. But, unfortunately, I will no longer be able to carve stamps like I once did. I will only make them for letterboxing, and not very often at that.  I am so sorry for those kind customers who have been asking me to carve for them, but I am just not able. Thanks for caring though... it means a lot.



5 comments:

  1. Please see a chiropractor before you get any worse! I had a neck injury 20 years ago and thought I was going to just live with the limited motion. I started seeing a chiropractor for ringing in my ears and a massage therapist to relax my muscles. I still have a little motion problem but have never felt better. Don't give up. I am a new follower because of the crochet but am interested in your progress.

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  3. Thanks Charlotte, I am thinking about seeing a chiropractor when I am released from physical therapy.
    Glad to have you following :)

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  4. Wow! I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you're doing better very soon. I know how much you love making the stamps; I can't imagine how disappointed you must be! Praying things work out and you're able to be back at it before too long.

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  5. Thanks Mrs. Sue, I was pretty disappointed but God has His reasons. I appreciate the prayers. God is faithful. Miss you!

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