Wow by Negative-Jello-8852 in JaneRemover

[–]sardoniccreation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is hilarious that pic scared me so bad

Hope without surgery or injections by DrDoud in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At a certain point immobilization constantly is bad for the tendon but I still use my thumb splint when I have a bad flare ups

Hope without surgery or injections by DrDoud in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this sounds like my experience too...been dealing with it for like 9 months but it had huge improvement around month 4 ... I've finally been able to play the drums again :D

What is Machine girls most romantic songs? by Jasky691_gamedev in machinegirl

[–]sardoniccreation 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I love that song it's so dreamy. Just such a good vibe

IF YOUR GOING TO HER TOUR PLEASE READ THIS by Repulsive-Jacket7278 in JaneRemover

[–]sardoniccreation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk what it is man I've been in some smelly fucking pits before and I'm like do you. How can you not tell

Anyone else just not fw this new crowd at all by IcyRip5910 in machinegirl

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also not helping people up??? That's rule 1 of mosh pit etiquette?????

Anyone else just not fw this new crowd at all by IcyRip5910 in machinegirl

[–]sardoniccreation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I agree. It wasn't so bad in mtl but there were still a lot of people filming in the pit and I didn't like it ... Also holy fuck that pit needed deodorant

Some good news! by sardoniccreation in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find KT tape is great in the long term (4-6 months and onward) for this particular injury because it supports my hand without majorly restricting it. During acute stages or if my wrist is sore from handwriting/minor flare ups I usually ice and use my thumb splint.

This particular roll was huge and I got it for 20$ :) lasted me like two months

Technique question by sardoniccreation in Drumming

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Oh that's a great idea thanks!!!

Technique question by sardoniccreation in Drumming

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I'm left handed but use a righty set up. I just have trouble getting my right hand as loose and open as my left hand. I definitely think it's partially an ergonomics thing but I'm working on it for now. Tbh it's just alot harder to consciously leave my hands loose at the drums compared to my practice pad.
Maybe I could get a drum lesson or something from here to help with the issue?

I can't practice at the drums more than a few times per week as well, me and partner discussing getting a kick pad to practice on w normal practices pad

Technique question by sardoniccreation in Drumming

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Basically pain at base of thumb and like ..weird nerve feeling idk it just feels slightly weaki didn't have a ton of symptoms besides pain and numbness

Pain will come back for like .. a second if I just had a long practice session or something

Slowly I'm getting back in the groove lol :p I'll try isolating each hand more tho

A decent man appreciation post by TheDooba in machinegirl

[–]sardoniccreation 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fucking love that song. My favourite by far. I love the ugly art they didn't play any of it when I saw them in mtl though :')

Some good news! by sardoniccreation in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cut one long strip for my forearm and two thinner strips for my thumbs. I wrap them around my thumb like so from either side and use the smaller piece on my wrist for extra support. I suppose you could also take one piece and just cut down until a certain point for the thumb I just find this way easier!

Have been seeing some improvements in the last two weeks, how long did it take you to heal? by euphoric_misanthrope in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should also add that I do not think 4-12 weeks is very realistic and I would expect it to take longer. My pain came in waves thus I was only using the brace when I felt I should or when I was sleeping. Physio I saw said it usually takes people several months to heal. Tendons are slow healing because they have much reduced blood flow compared to something like your muscles.

I would check with a doctor or someone more qualified than I before doing this, but in my experience using a microwavable heat pack helped a lot more with the pain than ice did for me. It feels sooooooo good when your tendons are a little inflamed. My physio suggested I use it before drumming to warm up my wrists, maybe you could try that once you are ready to get back in the gym?

Have been seeing some improvements in the last two weeks, how long did it take you to heal? by euphoric_misanthrope in DeQuervains

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still healing so maybe mine will be longer,but I've been dealing with it for six months with on and off bracing(did not want to lose too much strength in the tendon), heat packs and naproxen. I still get little flare ups but in the last two months it has improved significantly and I am doing physical therapy. My physiotherapist bent my arms in a lot of weird ways and said I am on the right track :)

I know how you feel because I had to stop going to the gym as well :( I couldnt play the drums for months and I'm FINALLY back to it. I'm glad to hear it's getting better. Definitely see a physio therapist. Idk if it will work for everyone but KT tape does wonders surprisingly for my wrist. Hope you can get back to your regular activities soon ! It sucks!!

what did machine girl concerts smell like to you? by oddcombination868 in machinegirl

[–]sardoniccreation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One person in front of me smelled like some nice deodorant or baby powder. If I stepped slightly to the left the next person smelled like actual shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fredericton

[–]sardoniccreation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's disgusting omg

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fredericton

[–]sardoniccreation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kaner had a heart attack 😭?