@RobbieG 

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RobbieG

Guitarists?

Hi everyone, I’m just wondering if there are any guitar players on there that have experienced problems with their hands. My issue is a tremor in my right hand strumming arm and weakness and spasticity in my left hand fingers. Although I’m left handed I strum with my right. I have been playing for my own enjoyment for years and even more so since diagnosis. I love it it but it feels like my ability may be taken away. I do try some hand and finger exercises I’ve found on YouTube but if anyone has other ideas it would be great to hear. Thanks
@MattSussex

I’ve definitely lost some feeling in general but also think a bit of my reluctance to play now is in my head. Played quite nicely the other day when I just forgot to worry. I was never much good in the first place!

@Juliapinkie1

Same here, i never thought there was anything to be done. I'm more of a fingerpicking-player, but that's, let's say, a challenge. Only thing that helps a little is warm both hands thorougly. Sometimes i use a warmwater bottle. In the evenings it seems worse. And, because i get so frustrated, i tend to just let the thing collect dust in the corner. No practice doesn't help either.. a vicious circle. Hope you can still enjoy your hobby,