Bad News

[captdg]

I have been diagnosed with radial palsy (wrist drop) and I cant fret or play any more..Do any of you know much about this? my neurologist was very sketchy.

thanks

DG

 

[justmund]

Wow that sucks Dave. Sorry to hear that.

 

[TAJ]

Very Sorry to hear that.

 

[carpincowboy]

Sorry to hear that mate. Sorry i dont know anything about that condition

 

[watelessness]

time to get a second opinion. good luck, man!

 

[crgtr]

SO very sorry to hear this news. I hope someone can help. Giving up playing gtr would be tough. Sending much good mojo your way.

 

[boxstop7]

I'm very sorry to hear this, man. Isn't radial nerve palsy the same thing as "Saturday Night Palsy"? I ask because a few years back, Dave Mustaine (of Megadeth) ended up with Saturday Night Palsy; his docs told him he'd never play the guitar again. He worked hard, through physical and occupational therapy. He's not only made a full recovery, but he contends that he's an even better guitar player now because he had to re-learn everything while starting over.

I guess my point is that, if it is indeed the same condition (and I believe that it is), all hope is not lost! Let me see if I can dig up any info on his recovery regimen, or if he'd be willing to share any info. Hang in there, my axe-brother. You can and will get through this!

 

[Chitarrista scarso]

Never give up! I wish you the best for your health.

 

[László]

Bad news, but definitely seek a second opinion -- there may be a way of overcoming it that another doctor knows about.

 

[]-[@n$0Ma☩!©]

Damn, Dave. Sorry to hear it. From what I just read there were lots of comments suggesting the possibility of recovery.

I agree... time for a 2nd opinion.

 

[Shawn@PRS]

I'm sorry to hear this. Hopefully the condition will improve with treatment.

 

[zebraprs]

Dave, sorry to hear that. keep you chin up and play for as long as you can.. sometimes the mind can treat the body.. Get a 2nd opinion from someone who understands musicians.
all the best.

 

[Hopeful Sinner]

This is just awful Dave. Get a second opinion, then get a third opinion. Hopefully treatment will be beneficial and/or just a misdiagnosis altogether. Mucho Mojo Mi Amigo....

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

Sorry to hear this Dave. I'll second what others have said and recommend you get a second opinion from a different Doctor. All the best bud.

 

[jfb]

Sorry to hear Dave. I agree with everyone about the second opinion. Sending mojo your way.

 

[themike]

So sorry to hear about this man! Get as many opinions as you need until you find someone who thinks outside of the box and has an option for you.

 

[JustRob]

Got to be tough to hear. Like everyone says, get more opinions, and don't give up your passion til you're forced into it.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

What about slide? Can you play slide?

 

[guitarsong]

Mojo sent, hope it works out Dave

 

[rugerpc]

Piling on MOJO...