Mr. Construction: "My hands have been getting numb over the last few years."
Dr. Grumpy: "Any change in your activities in that time?"
Mr. Construction: "Nope. Same old boring job."
Dr. Grumpy: "Is there..."
Mr. Construction: "I hope you can figure this out, doc. It makes it hard to hold a jackhammer all day."
HAVS - Ouch! :-( My niece's husband is a health and safety consultant in the UK advising companies on HAVS prevention.
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Derp.
ReplyDeleteTrue story: I rented a Harley Roadking bike for a weekend in 2003. After only 30 minutes on the bike I realized (by the lack of feeling in my right hand) that I'd made a mistake...but rode on. It took a year to get all the feeling back.
Doc, I am surprised you need to ask us for input. I think this is one even I could solve. His hearing loss however continues to be a mystery.
ReplyDeleteBTW, there are vibration dampening gloves sold widely through Amazon and Google searches. Bicyclist wear padded gloves for this reason, the spandex is worn to look hot.
Differential diagnosis, please...
ReplyDeleteThere's ur sign...
ReplyDeleteHis own jackhammer or somebody else's?
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