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Tingles in hands
I have been getting vibrations etc after using machinary but sort of noticed it got quite bad, especially when I bend my head sort of get a shiver of nerves go through my arms and they tingle.... notice it first thing in morning when having a wash... duno what I've done went to doctors but didnt really help.....
am I just overdoing it do you think, I'm packed out with work to the max now and thinking maybe time to employ someone before I go under lol
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on -
well whateverr it is i dont think there alot they can do though... that my only symptom. mainly when i ben my head down
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening on -
You need a few days rest, stretching, and then probably to buy some more expensive equipment with lower vibration levels. What tools do you use now (brands etc)?
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on
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stihl long pole, dont strimm that much , hater 48 pro mower... i really duno what it is unless when i did my back in few months ago i had cripling sudden pains were i couldnt move and mite of damaged something then..... ive given up the weights too
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on
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ok guys thnks will do if worsens in meantime im will battle on and have a helper to ease the pressure now.
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gary RK on -
Ian, not directly related but for the future:
Go to a good hire chain and get a copy of their traffic light vibration guide to tools (now mandatory for hire shops based on HSE directives). Pick a chain that uses, say, Stihl and it should be reasonably accurate.
It lists all machinery in a grid format and classifies them green, amber and red and then gives max daily usage times and whether breaks or continuous use affects you.
It's a starting place and at least makes you think....
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on
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yep good pointer ...
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Permalink Reply by Sean Busby on -
Don't wait until things get worse Ian. You're obviously concerned enough to ask us what we think, go and get it looked at asap.
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Gardens4u.co.uk on -
its a trapped nerve or sciatica - go to gp asap before it gets worse . id stop work for a day at least.
if your injured u will need months never mind days,...
i have 'white finger' which it could be as stu says we are not experts.
rest, hot bath , cup of tea ....... hot/cold ! shower , parecetemol ?? take it easy good luck
rob
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on
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i know im not meana self diagnose but think its this
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/Pages/Whatisitf...
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Permalink Reply by Ian Parkes on
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i really dont think its vibrations from tools i will have to go back and get checked out thought. its not like i hedge cut all day... i did see the doc done a few small tests bending hands etc and all seemed ok and no pains. i will have to get more advise from docs....
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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by David Cox on -
see this topic - http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/mitigating-vibrat... Many of the same symptoms I have had, largely due to using Cheap tools.
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Permalink Reply by 2rz8kijomf4bv on -
Get an opinion from a medical professional.
Sounds like a trapped nerve but what do i know ?
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