That sounds like a nightmare for a keyboard player. I'd be inclined to listen to Bachus and leave the steroids as a last resort (to avoid any possibility of permanent damage). Tony is right. My orthopedist maintains that with arthritis, it's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN (and where). Except for my knees, shoulders, elbows, back, neck, knuckles, wrists, fingers, ankles, and toes, I'm fine, so far

. I try to be positive about it, so I blame every 'clunker' on the arthritis.......unless there's a pretty girl watching; then I claim I was distracted by her dazzling beauty. Hasn't worked so far, but I keep hoping

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Diki, make sure your priorities are straight. Take that money you were saving up for the MS/Groove and spend it on the best doctor you can find.
Seriously, my friend, get well soon.
chas