I want to thank you all

[capquest]

For more years than I care to think about my guitar has been in it's case unused. I carried it around the world many time as I'm a retired ship captain. I discovered this board by accident a few weeks ago and it has rekindled my love of music.

Even though arthritis has taken it's toll I'M PLAYING AGAIN!!

Thanks Again

 

[Scratch]

Awesome story, Cap. Similar scenario for me last year. Now if I could just control my GAS problem!!!

I believe I'm starting to develop some arthritic symptoms too. I did some heavy yard work using a pick axe a few days ago and my fingers have been throbbing with pain. Its a bit better today, although they are still pretty sore. Can you control your pain and how?

Best...Ken

 

[shardy53]

Congrats Captain. I am part of the Advil crowd around here too. It well worth a little pain though.
Steve

 

[capquest]

I'm 66 and the only thing I do is take Aleve and thank God that after all my years (30) at sea I've learned to tolerate pain.

My fingers look like the wicked witch of the West but I just keep goin'

 

[coastie99]

Ancient Mariner.

Great that your interest has been rekindled, and good to see you here.

Perhaps if you Chivas your timbres that might help ?

 

[West R Lee]

:lol: Many happy songs to ya Captian. BTW, check out the "String Question" thread you had.

West

 

[instanthuman]

Welcome to the forum! This forum has helped me learn about my guitar (1977 D25m) and inspired me to have it checked over. It is now my most played guitar.

 

[Guildmark]

Welcome aboard, capquest!
I'm an Aleve guy, too.
Did you pick up a few sea shanties along the way? Maybe you could share any of the nautical tunes you know.
Happy return!

Post well. Post often.

 

[gilded]

I'm 66 and the only thing I do is take Aleve.....

Cap, I hear you. The name of my band is 'The Aleves'!!!

Keep playin' the F50, plus I'd love to hear about your career sometime.

Harry aka gilded

 

[dreadnut]

Welcome, Cap! Good to hear you're playing again, it's great therapy!

 

[chazmo]

For more years than I care to think about my guitar has been in it's case unused. I carried it around the world many time as I'm a retired ship captain. I discovered this board by accident a few weeks ago and it has rekindled my love of music.

Even though arthritis has taken it's toll I'M PLAYING AGAIN!!

Thanks Again

Hey, Cap, I am so glad to hear that!!!! Rock on, big guy! -- Chaz

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

Welcome capquest!

Think I've had just about every anti-inflammatory med produced. The vioxx 50mg tabs were the best ever (for me) in controlling pain and stiffness. When they took it off the market, I had to quit running, and bought a bicycle.
Nowadays I only take Ibuprofen and a pain killer as needed. The other meds such as celebrex are too expensive, and don't seem to do much better than Ibuprofen.
I also have to take cortisone injections into my cervical spine, lumbar spine, both shoulders, both hips, and both ankles. Not as frequently as when I worked, but still need them every so often. At least I can ambulate, and still play the guitar! :wink:

 

[Graham]

Welcome capquest!

Think I've had just about every anti-inflammatory med produced. The vioxx 50mg tabs were the best ever (for me) in controlling pain and stiffness.:wink:

 

[6L6]

Welcome Cap!

For me (I'm 62), Ibuprofen is the answer for my left hand arthritis. Thank God for that stuff because it REALLY works for me.

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