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Over the last several months my CTS has been getting worse and worse - it first started in the last few months of 2008 and come and gone with little to worry about.  However, since moving to the States the carpal tunnel has gotten worse to the extent of breaking my sleep routine.  Both hands are affected and I would wake up multiple times a night with one or both hands losing all feeling in the last three fingers.  Then it started getting worse - while driving, while knitting, while cooking - the feeling would drain out of those fingers. 

I had started wearing splints to bed in September, and it worked until the begining of last month when even while wearing the splints I'd wake up with my hands numb.  So finally, I gave in to both my doctor and husband and opted to try out Acupuncture as a solution.  I've previously turned to acupuncture to solve the problem of heavy migraines several years past, so my confidence in that it works is fairly high.

Yesterday I went to my first appointment.  After reviewing my full history of aches and pains from cold sweats to achey knees, the acupuncturist stuck me with needles (knees and down and then upper back) and I relaxed in this pincushion state for 10-20 minutes. 

One magical thing she did was to "pop my muscles" just behind my neck using a pressure point.  The muscle literally jumped and immediately relaxed.  After this, I was so greatful and relaxed all the way home.  By 7pm I was falling asleep and I had possibly the best night of sleep in weeks!

Unfortunately come morning, I could feel the CTS stirring in my hands but with less severity than before.  I'm due for another appointment in a week's time, so I thought it a good thing to blog my progress.  Let me be the ginnea pig :)

Today I was struck by how easy it is to help others.  For one, I was feeling rather low as am currently hunting for that perfect job that best utilizes my unique background of chemical engineering, science, and computers (not so much).  Got a hair cut and had a lovely chat with the hairdresser. 

In a good mood, I decided to stop for the lunch special at a local chinese restaurant.  The waitress was in such a good mood and her cheerfulness further picked me up.  The food was delicious and more than I could consume.  So with the untouched left overs I headed to the subway with an eye out for someone who would benefit.  The nice gentleman who was trying to sell the homeless newspapers started to give me his promotional speech, but before he could continue I asked if he was sorted for lunch.  He said "Why no"... so I asked if he'd like to have the untouched leftovers from my lunch.  The surprise on his face and delight were enough to keep me feeling embharassed and good both at the same time.  He took the food and I figure even if he doesn't eat it, he would know someone who would benefit from it. 

As I left the subway and headed towards my home, I saw a lady walking towards me and a quarter dropped from her person onto the floor.  I know it's just a quarter but I thought I would pick it up and run after her to give it to her.  She was surprised that I would give it to her but in that instant she realised she hadn't put money in the parking metre.  So again, it was with great delight she reacted and I left feeling both embharassed and good at the same time.

It really pays to get out of the house once in awhile and to do some random acts of kindness. Now to get on with the day and hunt for my lost karaoke files as expecting guests this weekend. ;)

This blogging stuff is fun and keeps me on track with people.  I had fun with you over the holiday.  I like how we make time for each other.  You're awesome. Love, Eunah

Here's wishing everyone all the best for 2010!

Having a splendid time at home, today was preparing some snacks for New Years - featuring rice crispy squares, chocolate chip brownies, lemon squares... earlier we made milk toffee, potato toffee, and Christmas cake. Still may make sugar cookies and Oatmeal chocolate chunk c/o Quaker.