Thank you all for your kind concern about my hand. Like John, I have played piano and keyboards since I was 4 yrs old, plus on leaving school at 15, I have worked in an office doing various jobs including typing and computing and it would seem the constant use of my fingers is a great factor in causing this. My Doctor said it is very common among workers in the 'building industry' because of constant banging of their hand(s). He also said it is on the increase among the younger generation because of mobile phone texting and computers. Anyway, to help 'rest' the hand I have to wear a splint at night, when using the computer and playing the keyboard. At first I found it really hard to play the keyboard with it on as it kept catching on the keys often making me play the wrong notes (very embarrassing) but, I am getting used to it now and it is becoming easier to use it this way. It has certainly helped with the pain, but the hand still feels extremely cold and 'tingly' - very similar to 'hot-aches'. I was told that given time, the body can replace a damaged nerve but as a replacement only grows 1mm per day, it's like to take 6/7 months before it is healed. The alternative is to have a very painful injection which doesn't always work, or an operation which can be complicated for various reasons. So! I've opted for the 6 months option first - we shall see.

Meanwhile, I am still hoping to get the Wersi Pegasus keyboard. Will keep you posted on that one

Audrey