I was struggling with horrible carpal tunnel in my hands during my last trimester and couldnt crochet and it was such a struggle. I was always looking at my yarn longingly. my hands would just completely go numb if i tried to crochet and it was so frustrating. im so grateful it has eased up after pregnancy. My hands are a little stiff when i first wake up still, but i am mostly back to being able to crochet and craft. I had realized that all of my favorite hobbies rely a ton on using my hands. crochet, playing the cello, painting, and even video games was a struggle. I am glad you are taking care of yourself and resting. hopefully things will ease up and you can go back to crocheting a bit.
I'm so glad your hands are feeling better. But yeah, I had the same realisation....so much of what I love doing relies heavily on my hands. Not good when you've got to give them a break 😂.
Aww good luck, I hope your pain subsides. I also had bad wrist pains when I was pregnant, the Dr prescribed pill for me after pregnancy and it’s gone now☺️. I hope your pain just disappears😊
@@mysteria_1305 my hands felt very stiff, like trying to make a fist wasn’t easy. I also didn’t have my normal hand strength and my boyfriend was having to open all my drinks for me. My hands would go completely numb while laying down, holding them up to look at my phone, even holding my hand up holding a fork to eat. It would usually start with a tingling sensation in my ring finger and pinky and then going completely numb and stiff. The doctors really didn’t do much, as it was just at my obgyn appointments for the baby. They said it was common during pregnancy and just suggested that I sleep with a hand/ wrist brace on at night, and said it would go away after the pregnancy.
@@AdolosFlow mmk, I was told I have it give braces to wear. However, my finger tips get tingly and sensitive randomly once in a while but that's it so i'm not convinced.The test was taping my wrist and seeing if the sensation went away or not. Thank you for sharing, just wanted to get others experiences and compare
ah, yep, i feel your pain. i constantly have this with my headaches and migraines. i draw digitally, and screens make then so much worse, so i end up just sitting around, thinking about my next artwork, and wondering if i should gamble on hand pain and crochet instead, lol. hope everything works out, and you are back to doing what you want real soon.
Hi sweetie. As someone who is struggling with hand and wrists pain I understand how you feel. Knitting and crocheting are my sanity. Like yourself I have a number of health issues that I try to just get on with life as best I can. Not being able to craft is literally messing with my head. Last week I managed three single crochet on an amigurumi in the whole week. I'm finding crochet is more painful than knitting, less movement in knitting. But when you are in the middle of your granddaughter's birthday present and a bear she has asked for...... So I've cast on a pair of socks. Lol. Keep smiling hunny. xxJane 🐑🌼
Thank you for your kindness Jane. As frustrating as it is, it's comforting to know many of us are in the same boat. I wish you luck with your granddaughters present, I'm hoping I'll be able to finish off Easter presents for my nieces and nephews too 💙
definitly why it's good to have more then one hobby you love! can't cochet/knitt, cross stitch or embroider, can''t cross stitch, diamond paint or paint
Omg the timing! I'm on week two of not being able to crochet due to medical reasons! I'm clipping the corners off of my tags for my plushies for markets. I've cleaned the house already (all I can safely do ATM)
I havent crocheted in a week and I am always staring at my crochet wips and wishing I could crochet but I have been giving myself a break since shit hit the fan for me.
I hope you are feeling better! I'm just confused though (nothing new there😆), last week you wanted to try a new craft, and not crochet, and now this week you are bummed because you can't crochet...Why not just do a new craft 🤨 LOL Whatever makes you happy, is all that matters, and a speedy recovery on your hands as well of course 💜💜
Cheers! Just a bit if bad timing lol. I started the new craft video a few weeks ago (I mentioned in this vid I try and start projects in advance) well before I got the news I couldn't crochet and beacause I wasn't sure how a new craft might affect my body physically, I didn't want to risk potentially making things worse 💙.
I hope you can crochet again safely soon! I definitely needed this reminder as I've crocheted just a biiiiit too much today. They tiniest bit. I definitely stopped as soon as I felt my thumb hurting....
As a person with a physical disability and a huge of assortment of mental health problems. Your video make me feel seen. You are a vibrant, kind, thoughtful human and your videos help me so much. Thank you
Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much it means to get feedback like this. I'm very fortunate to be able to put a bit of disability positivity out there and have it appreciated 💙💙
When you're allowed to again, it would be interesting to see comparisons against different egonomic adjustments for crocheting. For example, a much thicker handle grip. Not just a grip for a pencil but one that's large enough to be more the hook resting in your hand versus gripping the hook tightly
As a fellow disabled art-making, crochet-doing person, I feel like it's SO important to follow fellow disabled creative people! Always nice to remind yourself you aren't alone, plus it's great to see what others do when they can't do their favorite hobbies! I know this video is a little older, but I'm only just seeing it because I myself was avoiding crochet content while similarly unable to crochet, lol. I'm out of the particular flare up, but still forcing myself to only do a little at a time. It sucks, lol, but at least I am able to watch crochet content again without just feeling sad about it!
This makes me feel much more validated about my own medical issues and the arthritis in my hands. This helps me be kinder to myself when I have to say no to working on a project because my back feels like it has an ice pick in it or my hands want to spasm. Also Ark is an awesome game and I love that you play that as well.
I took a self imposed 6 month break from crochet a couple of years back, due to wrist pain, but it really wasn't an issue. I took up a bit of Zen Tangling/Doodling, which was a great way to feed the creative drive. Also the usuals - reading, and online games (Stardew Valley is the best!), and recently I've taken up jigsaws again after a LONG break from them. Once I tidied all my yarn away, cleared the decks, so to speak, there was so much else to do, and I actually really enjoyed the break from it!
Jigsaw puzzles are a great one arm craft alternative. I have spent extended times with only one functional wrist and jigsaws can be done with either your dominant or non-dominant. The have saved my sanity a few times 😊 I hope you can get back to crochet quickly.
It's difficult to take a break when it's forced on you. I haven't crocheted in a while because I don't have the energy but hopefully can get back to it soon. Take care 🐢💝
I have to wait days sometimes due to nerve issues in my hands. Sometimes I watch lots of stuff or I read if I can hold a book. It's super frustrating and I'm sorry you're going through this too. Sending good vibes your way and hoping you find some relief. 💜
Aww Leigh, im sorry, i can relate. I have ME, fibro and pots and i have to forego my beloved crochet so often. Its so upsetting. I love gaming too though
I fell one time climbing onto a curb (I’m also a forearm crutch user) and ended up with bursitis in my shoulder. I had to get a pain shot but I’ve been relatively okay since. I tend to forget just how much wear and tear just WALKING puts on my back, neck, and shoulders, and wrists because of my crutches… Truly a balancing act between hobbies and merely existing. I hope your prognosis is good and that you can get to crocheting again soon! Don’t forget lots of water and stretches.
Feeling your frustration 🫤, hope you've managed to get enough rest ,so you can pick up your hook and yarn again. Recently been trying to give myself more breaks by reading more books, but for some reason 🤔 i now own enough books to see me throughout the yr😂😂😂,toss up between buying yarn or books 📚 is a tough challenge 😂😂😂
im sure youve looked into it but what has helped my crochet pain are elbow braces for tennis elbow and golfers elbow and wearing them during downtime to let the tendons heal
I know too well the struggle of being limited in what you can do when chronic health issues rear their ugly head. I'm glad you're taking the time your body needs and resting up! I hope the break has been super healing for you and that you'll be back doing what you love soon! In the mean time I think exploring health friendly hobbies is a great idea with the gaming and exploring less physically intensive creative outlets to give your body some rest but give your mind something to chew on. I like to rotate between a few hobbies so if my body isn't letting me do one, I can hop to the other for a bit which makes my flares a bit easier.
I hope you're feeling better, Leigh! I have had to cope with times like that too and it is hellish when your brain demands one thing and your body just isn't playing ball. Last time round I started making fiddle toys out of 2mm macrame thread and pony beads. It helpef a lot and my anxiety is thankful... but I now have hundreds of the buggers! lol
get better soon, I had an inflamed muscle a few years ago, it was a pain. now i if feel that place itch the tiniest bit i lay down the yarn work because i don't wanna go through that gain
I do enjoy playing ARK! especially now with survival ascended all the dinos look so pretty :D I'm working on a big sunflower granny square cardigan for my mum but im havign to take a break as ive sprained my hand so I think I will also play ARK :D
I haven't got ascended yet, going to wait until a few more maps are out but omg yes, everything looks so good! I'm dying to get my hands on the Gigantoraptor tbh 😂. Wishing you a speedy recovery and I hope your mum loves her cardi when it's done!
Maybe this isn’t relevant to your no-crochet situation, but: I was crocheting with my wrists bent and it was aggravating my carpal tunnel and making my hand go numb, and then all of my fingers and wrist would ache. SO I started crocheting with my wrist brace on because that’s how my pain goes away, and I got used to crocheting with straight wrists, and now I can crochet all day without aggravating my carpal tunnel. TLDR: crochet hand/wrist pain? Crochet with a wrist brace on to get used to keeping your wrists straight to reduce pain.
I couldn’t crochet for two weeks and it was TORTURE, so I truly feel for you! I found a solution to the problem…I learned to crochet with my other hand. That’s not always an option because at times both my hands/arms/fingers are out of commission but if it’s an option I’ll take it. I don’t know whether that helped or enabled you but I felt compelled nonetheless. 😂😊BTW…your video ideas are next level!
Thank you 💙. Unfortunately, I don't think it'll help in this case but it's definitely a great idea to keep in mind for the future. And I really hope you've recovered from your two weeks of torture!
I definitely feel for you. Hoping for all the healing for you. I had to take around a month or so off last year for medical reasons and it was very rough for me mentally. I was in occupational therapy for it for three or so months. I'm doing better but I can no longer do marathon crochet days. But I can do an hour or two a day with breaks. I did a lot of reading and slow video gaming. Speaking of, your computer set up and chair remind me of some furniture items in animal crossing new horizons.
I live in northeast Ohio and have to go weeks at a time without crocheting during the winter. My hands just don't work and I have to take a break. I hate it and I sympathize.
I was struggling with horrible carpal tunnel in my hands during my last trimester and couldnt crochet and it was such a struggle. I was always looking at my yarn longingly. my hands would just completely go numb if i tried to crochet and it was so frustrating. im so grateful it has eased up after pregnancy. My hands are a little stiff when i first wake up still, but i am mostly back to being able to crochet and craft. I had realized that all of my favorite hobbies rely a ton on using my hands. crochet, playing the cello, painting, and even video games was a struggle. I am glad you are taking care of yourself and resting. hopefully things will ease up and you can go back to crocheting a bit.
I'm so glad your hands are feeling better. But yeah, I had the same realisation....so much of what I love doing relies heavily on my hands. Not good when you've got to give them a break 😂.
Aww good luck, I hope your pain subsides. I also had bad wrist pains when I was pregnant, the Dr prescribed pill for me after pregnancy and it’s gone now☺️. I hope your pain just disappears😊
if it's not a problem can you tell me how you knew you had carpal tunnel? like the symptoms and what test the doctor did to get the diagnost
@@mysteria_1305 my hands felt very stiff, like trying to make a fist wasn’t easy. I also didn’t have my normal hand strength and my boyfriend was having to open all my drinks for me. My hands would go completely numb while laying down, holding them up to look at my phone, even holding my hand up holding a fork to eat. It would usually start with a tingling sensation in my ring finger and pinky and then going completely numb and stiff. The doctors really didn’t do much, as it was just at my obgyn appointments for the baby. They said it was common during pregnancy and just suggested that I sleep with a hand/ wrist brace on at night, and said it would go away after the pregnancy.
@@AdolosFlow mmk, I was told I have it give braces to wear. However, my finger tips get tingly and sensitive randomly once in a while but that's it so i'm not convinced.The test was taping my wrist and seeing if the sensation went away or not.
Thank you for sharing, just wanted to get others experiences and compare
ah, yep, i feel your pain. i constantly have this with my headaches and migraines. i draw digitally, and screens make then so much worse, so i end up just sitting around, thinking about my next artwork, and wondering if i should gamble on hand pain and crochet instead, lol. hope everything works out, and you are back to doing what you want real soon.
Hi sweetie. As someone who is struggling with hand and wrists pain I understand how you feel.
Knitting and crocheting are my sanity. Like yourself I have a number of health issues that I try to just get on with life as best I can. Not being able to craft is literally messing with my head.
Last week I managed three single crochet on an amigurumi in the whole week.
I'm finding crochet is more painful than knitting, less movement in knitting. But when you are in the middle of your granddaughter's birthday present and a bear she has asked for......
So I've cast on a pair of socks. Lol.
Keep smiling hunny. xxJane 🐑🌼
Thank you for your kindness Jane. As frustrating as it is, it's comforting to know many of us are in the same boat. I wish you luck with your granddaughters present, I'm hoping I'll be able to finish off Easter presents for my nieces and nephews too 💙
I feel your pain and£ frustration. I cracked two bones in my hand last September and couldn’t knit. I was cracking up by the end of day 1.
definitly why it's good to have more then one hobby you love! can't cochet/knitt, cross stitch or embroider, can''t cross stitch, diamond paint or paint
Absolutely! When we do too much of the one activity, we're setting ourselves up for problems.
Omg the timing! I'm on week two of not being able to crochet due to medical reasons! I'm clipping the corners off of my tags for my plushies for markets. I've cleaned the house already (all I can safely do ATM)
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
I havent crocheted in a week and I am always staring at my crochet wips and wishing I could crochet but I have been giving myself a break since shit hit the fan for me.
I hope you are feeling better! I'm just confused though (nothing new there😆), last week you wanted to try a new craft, and not crochet, and now this week you are bummed because you can't crochet...Why not just do a new craft 🤨 LOL Whatever makes you happy, is all that matters, and a speedy recovery on your hands as well of course 💜💜
Cheers! Just a bit if bad timing lol. I started the new craft video a few weeks ago (I mentioned in this vid I try and start projects in advance) well before I got the news I couldn't crochet and beacause I wasn't sure how a new craft might affect my body physically, I didn't want to risk potentially making things worse 💙.
Hope you can get back to crochet soon! Take care of yourself!
I hope you can crochet again safely soon! I definitely needed this reminder as I've crocheted just a biiiiit too much today. They tiniest bit. I definitely stopped as soon as I felt my thumb hurting....
As a person with a physical disability and a huge of assortment of mental health problems. Your video make me feel seen. You are a vibrant, kind, thoughtful human and your videos help me so much. Thank you
Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much it means to get feedback like this. I'm very fortunate to be able to put a bit of disability positivity out there and have it appreciated 💙💙
When you're allowed to again, it would be interesting to see comparisons against different egonomic adjustments for crocheting. For example, a much thicker handle grip. Not just a grip for a pencil but one that's large enough to be more the hook resting in your hand versus gripping the hook tightly
As a fellow disabled art-making, crochet-doing person, I feel like it's SO important to follow fellow disabled creative people! Always nice to remind yourself you aren't alone, plus it's great to see what others do when they can't do their favorite hobbies! I know this video is a little older, but I'm only just seeing it because I myself was avoiding crochet content while similarly unable to crochet, lol. I'm out of the particular flare up, but still forcing myself to only do a little at a time. It sucks, lol, but at least I am able to watch crochet content again without just feeling sad about it!
I'm glad your pain flare has eased up and that you can get back into crochet content again! Sending all the spoons your way 🥄💙
This makes me feel much more validated about my own medical issues and the arthritis in my hands. This helps me be kinder to myself when I have to say no to working on a project because my back feels like it has an ice pick in it or my hands want to spasm. Also Ark is an awesome game and I love that you play that as well.
I took a self imposed 6 month break from crochet a couple of years back, due to wrist pain, but it really wasn't an issue. I took up a bit of Zen Tangling/Doodling, which was a great way to feed the creative drive. Also the usuals - reading, and online games (Stardew Valley is the best!), and recently I've taken up jigsaws again after a LONG break from them. Once I tidied all my yarn away, cleared the decks, so to speak, there was so much else to do, and I actually really enjoyed the break from it!
Jigsaw puzzles are a great one arm craft alternative. I have spent extended times with only one functional wrist and jigsaws can be done with either your dominant or non-dominant. The have saved my sanity a few times 😊
I hope you can get back to crochet quickly.
It's difficult to take a break when it's forced on you. I haven't crocheted in a while because I don't have the energy but hopefully can get back to it soon. Take care 🐢💝
Op shopping for the win!
Hope you're feeling better.
I hope you get “good” news, Leigh! Hang in there. I can relate. Xx ☺️🫶🏻🧶
Thank you!! 💙💙
I have to wait days sometimes due to nerve issues in my hands. Sometimes I watch lots of stuff or I read if I can hold a book. It's super frustrating and I'm sorry you're going through this too. Sending good vibes your way and hoping you find some relief. 💜
OMG, I felt the pain right along side of you of not being able to crochet - get hooking soon!
Aww Leigh, im sorry, i can relate. I have ME, fibro and pots and i have to forego my beloved crochet so often. Its so upsetting. I love gaming too though
Thanks and I'm wishing you all the low/pain free days 💙.
You can use wire cutters to trim your hooks where the ruler was hanging so it’s more of a U shape instead of a C shape
I fell one time climbing onto a curb (I’m also a forearm crutch user) and ended up with bursitis in my shoulder. I had to get a pain shot but I’ve been relatively okay since. I tend to forget just how much wear and tear just WALKING puts on my back, neck, and shoulders, and wrists because of my crutches… Truly a balancing act between hobbies and merely existing. I hope your prognosis is good and that you can get to crocheting again soon! Don’t forget lots of water and stretches.
Yeah, unfortunately those crutches are a necessary evil but I'm really glad to hear you're doing okay now.
Thank you 💙💙
Feeling your frustration 🫤, hope you've managed to get enough rest ,so you can pick up your hook and yarn again.
Recently been trying to give myself more breaks by reading more books, but for some reason 🤔 i now own enough books to see me throughout the yr😂😂😂,toss up between buying yarn or books 📚 is a tough challenge 😂😂😂
im sure youve looked into it but what has helped my crochet pain are elbow braces for tennis elbow and golfers elbow and wearing them during downtime to let the tendons heal
I know too well the struggle of being limited in what you can do when chronic health issues rear their ugly head. I'm glad you're taking the time your body needs and resting up! I hope the break has been super healing for you and that you'll be back doing what you love soon!
In the mean time I think exploring health friendly hobbies is a great idea with the gaming and exploring less physically intensive creative outlets to give your body some rest but give your mind something to chew on. I like to rotate between a few hobbies so if my body isn't letting me do one, I can hop to the other for a bit which makes my flares a bit easier.
I hope you're feeling better, Leigh! I have had to cope with times like that too and it is hellish when your brain demands one thing and your body just isn't playing ball. Last time round I started making fiddle toys out of 2mm macrame thread and pony beads. It helpef a lot and my anxiety is thankful... but I now have hundreds of the buggers! lol
Thank you 💙. That sounds like a nice project but yeah, I can imagine they build up after a while 😂.
get better soon, I had an inflamed muscle a few years ago, it was a pain. now i if feel that place itch the tiniest bit i lay down the yarn work because i don't wanna go through that gain
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I do enjoy playing ARK! especially now with survival ascended all the dinos look so pretty :D I'm working on a big sunflower granny square cardigan for my mum but im havign to take a break as ive sprained my hand so I think I will also play ARK :D
I haven't got ascended yet, going to wait until a few more maps are out but omg yes, everything looks so good! I'm dying to get my hands on the Gigantoraptor tbh 😂.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and I hope your mum loves her cardi when it's done!
Maybe this isn’t relevant to your no-crochet situation, but:
I was crocheting with my wrists bent and it was aggravating my carpal tunnel and making my hand go numb, and then all of my fingers and wrist would ache. SO I started crocheting with my wrist brace on because that’s how my pain goes away, and I got used to crocheting with straight wrists, and now I can crochet all day without aggravating my carpal tunnel.
TLDR: crochet hand/wrist pain? Crochet with a wrist brace on to get used to keeping your wrists straight to reduce pain.
I couldn’t crochet for two weeks and it was TORTURE, so I truly feel for you! I found a solution to the problem…I learned to crochet with my other hand. That’s not always an option because at times both my hands/arms/fingers are out of commission but if it’s an option I’ll take it. I don’t know whether that helped or enabled you but I felt compelled nonetheless. 😂😊BTW…your video ideas are next level!
Thank you 💙. Unfortunately, I don't think it'll help in this case but it's definitely a great idea to keep in mind for the future. And I really hope you've recovered from your two weeks of torture!
I definitely feel for you. Hoping for all the healing for you. I had to take around a month or so off last year for medical reasons and it was very rough for me mentally. I was in occupational therapy for it for three or so months. I'm doing better but I can no longer do marathon crochet days. But I can do an hour or two a day with breaks. I did a lot of reading and slow video gaming. Speaking of, your computer set up and chair remind me of some furniture items in animal crossing new horizons.
So glad to hear you're doing better 💙.
Ooo, maybe I can make my own craft room in acnh lol.
My shoulder is currently acting up and causing me to have to take it easy, and it's driving me crazy. Just let me crochet! Stop hurting already!
I've said those exact words so many times lol. Hope your shoulder is feeling better!
I have MS so I can’t always crochet or some of my other hobbies. I read when I can’t crochet.
I hope you are feeling better
I live in northeast Ohio and have to go weeks at a time without crocheting during the winter. My hands just don't work and I have to take a break. I hate it and I sympathize.
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ahhh you play ark!