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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ph.D., director of the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic said Evans. “They also occur when your hands are elevated
5 Alternatives To Try Before Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, it’s a common above your heart, like while reading a book or driving.”
condition that affects the hand and wrist. It occurs when the There are several things people can do before resorting to
If you’re feeling numbness in your thumb, tingling in median nerve, which runs from your forearm to your hand surgery. Avoid repetitive activities above your chest level or
your hand or clumsiness with your grip, you may have carpal through the carpal tunnel, becomes compressed or pinched. take breaks from them, and avoid using tools that vibrate, like
tunnel syndrome. “Symptoms occur most often during sleep, and can leaf blowers, lawn mowers, hair dryers, etc. Try to identify
According to orthopaedic surgeon Peter J. Evans, M.D., progress from numbness and tingling to pain and wake you,” any daily activities that may be aggravating your discomfort.
Stopping or reducing these activities can help.
Evans suggests these five alternatives to surgery:
Spotlight 1. Use a wrist splint. Wear a splint at night only for two
months, then wean yourself off of it. This will help prevent
any flexing of the wrist and pinching of the nerve that might
Martin County Taxpayers honored with the otherwise occur while sleeping.
2. Treat any underlying conditions. Conditions like
Association Holds inaugural “Friend obesity, hypothyroidism, diabetes and renal disease can
to the Taxpayer”
increase a person’s risk of developing carpal tunnel
Annual Dinner award – scheduled syndrome. Treating these conditions can help relieve
to become an annual discomfort.
By Jackie Holfelder event – for her 3. Work modification. From ergonomic work solutions to
The annual dinner fiscal responsibility modifying one’s duties, there may be ways to keep from
of the Martin County in running her exacerbating any discomfort while at work. Speak with your
Taxpayers Association department. employer about your options.
(MCTA) took place on Founded on Jan. 4. Take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Jan. 28 at the Stuart 15, 1950, the MCTA Ibuprofen or naproxen can help relieve pain. Consult with
Corinthian Yacht Club. is the oldest taxpayer your primary care physician first, and be sure to follow the
Keynote speakers association in the instructions on any medication you take.
were Martin County state of Florida. Its Tom Campenni, MCTA board 5. Steroid injection. Consult with your physician first.
School Superintendent basic purpose is member, presents “Friend to Corticosteroids can temporarily help reduce swelling in the
Dr. John Millay and to review, monitor Taxpayer” Award to Martin County wrist and relieve pressure on the median nerve.
Martin County Property and report on tax Tax Collector Ruth Pietreuszewski.
Appraiser Jenny Fields. and other financial Need Surgery? Know This.
Serving as master issues that impact the taxpayers of Martin County. If nonsurgical treatments do not ease the pain, consult with
of ceremonies was Keynote speaker Dr. John Activities include meeting with local appointed an orthopaedic physician who specializes in treating hands
local luminary and Millay, Martin County school and elected officials including the Board of County and upper extremities. Your doctor can further evaluate you
MCTA member Tom superintendent Commissioners, the School Board, the County and help guide you through any surgical recommendations.
Campenni. Administrator and/or the staff, the Superintendent of Surgical treatments involve cutting the band of tissue in
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi, who Schools and other key individuals in the county. the wrist that crosses the median nerve to lessen the pressure.
introduced VIPs in attendance, provided a heretofore To find out more about Martin County Taxpayers These procedures can vary from open to minimally invasive,
unknown fun fact about each person he introduced during Association, visit www.mctaxpayers.org. and they have a 95 percent success rate in resolving pain and
the course of the dinner. numbness, according to Evans. “Most patients are surprised
Martin County Tax Collector Ruth Pietreuszewski was Photos provided by MCTA at how quickly they recover from surgery and wonder why
they didn’t fix it sooner,” he said.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends with her unconditional love and resilience. Cat of the Week: Jackie
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, March 2021 A few weeks later, Tracy Nemerofsky and her friend,
Anna, both animal lovers, were having a girls night at the Jackie is a very sweet girl, who
“ For the Love of Paws for Love event at Furry Friends when Tracy met Dory. is approximately 3 years old (as of
Animals” features real Tracy was mourning the loss of January 2021). She loves to be petted
stories happening at Furry Ponic, a dog who had lived at and be near you. She can be shy,
Friends in Jupiter. We are Furry Friends for 7 years before especially when approached from
The Humane Society of her right side where she is missing
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta Tracy and Anna opened their
and the only no-kill shelter homes to him before he passed her eye. She is great with other cats
open to the public in northern away last year. Tracy fell in love and is litter box trained as well.
Palm Beach County. We’ve with Dory and knew she would
been rescuing, rehabilitating, be a perfect fit with her family Dog of the Week: Buckwheat
and re-homing the homeless - unfortunately, another adopter
animals in our community had an appointment to meet her. Buckwheat is a big boy, but
for more than 30 years. That meet and greet was not a boy oh boy is he a big softy. He
Our not for profit 501c3 love connection, so within 3 was found tied to a fence, and
organization consists of our hours of Tracy getting the phone call, Dory was comfortably coaxed into the safety of Furry
Jupiter based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the snuggled up on her couch. “Not only has she added so much Friends by the Jupiter Police. He
public), thrift boutique, and Palm City Ranch.
to my life, my daughter has a great home school partner and enjoys getting all this great care
Dory’s Story my sons can’t wait to get up in the morning to see her!” and affection but is eager to meet
you and go to his forever home!
Dory’s sad, lonely
days of limping We estimate Buckwheat to be about 2 and 1/2 years old.
Timing is everything. Dory is around outside
a 9-year-old bully breed that had are long behind Pull for Paws
lived her days outside, limping her and she has
around in the harsh Florida found the home Land Rover Palm Beach Presents the Pull for Paws Clay
elements. A family member of she has always Shoot benefitting the Furry Friends Shelter to Service Dog
her owner couldn’t bear to watch deserved. Happy Program! Come out to South Florida Shooting Club on
her in pain and brought her to the Tails, Dory! March 26th and enjoy a fun filled day of clays, raffles, prizes
medical team of Furry Friends and lunch all to benefit Furry Friend’s Shelter to Service
where they determined Dory’s Dog Program which trains abandoned shelter dogs and
limp was due to a painful bone trains them to be service dogs for deserving veterans - We
cancer she had throughout her Are Saving Two Lives At A Time!
leg. She was surrendered to us
and our team went to work to
get Dory pain and cancer free
and into a home she deserved.
Dr. Katie, Furry Friend’s Shelter
Veterinarian determined that
amputating Dory’s leg would be
the best solution and Dory came
through the surgery beautifully!
Throughout her recovery, Dory
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