[Superman]

Thanks, Bob. The "can't carry a book" thing is worst case scenario which I think can be avoided. I have done nothing to make things better, and there are many things I notice I can do. Warm-ups. Ibuprofen. PT (the link has a video link with exercises). hand/thumb braces. I think those will help a lot. After that, perhaps Rx meds. I think I am a distance away from needing surgery yet.

But for five dozen years my body has done exactly what I asked it to do. This is changing, and I am spoiled.