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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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For the past few week I’ve had some problems painting for more than 10 minutes or so. For the past week I have needed to have both hands in splints, due I’m told to acute inflammatory arthritis , hellish  painful as well. The effect it’s having on my style of painting is incredible, I’m basically having to learn new ways of doing things. A simple wash takes so long it’s drying out as I’m applying it, and small detail wort is incredibly difficult to do.. The benefits are I’m learning new ways of doing thing and having to take longer to do them, has proved a benefit at times. It’s something I need to get used to as it’s a rather down hill event. Please don’t take your dexterity and hand mobility for granted, it’s a shock when it goes wobbly. I am determined to plod on as painting is more than a pass time to me. It’s taken ten minutes to write this.
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Heather Love

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Best wishes Paul, really hope things improve and will be interesting to see how your art develops.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thank you Heather, I had a painting I started a just before needing the splints and finished it yesterday looks like two people have had a go at it. Sorry to all  for the multiple posts, as I am not used to the new system and tend to be pressing to hard on the buttons etc. It will be a while I think before I post anything in the gallery, bit of a loss of confidence at the moment.
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That's a bitter blow, Paul.  I'm so sorry...I have an inkling of how bad it can be because my wife suffers from the same thing.  I applaud your determination to find a way round it.

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So sorry to hear that Paul. It must be really hard going. My husband has very bad arthritis and has been put on a weekly injection after trying many drugs which didn’t help. Fortunately this does, so there are different treatment paths and hopefully they’ll be able to find one that suits you. Chin up and try to keep painting! X Tessa
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thanks Tessa, I’m hoping that the rheumatologist will sort it out when I get to see him. In the meantime I intend plodding on as best  I can, I don’t see giving in as an option. It’s encouraging to hear that people have had treatment that works as you hear so many negatives.  Paul
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Alan Green

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Hugely sympathise. I had a couple of massive rheumatoid arthritis flares after concerts so Her Indoors packed me off to the quack with a list of instructions (she spent a number of years as a rheumatology nurse specialist) and I was diagnosed quickly. I'm on a weekly dose of methotrexate - it does the job nicely; I've been pain-free since and still playing regular concerts. The NHS do a terrific job.
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Jim Morris

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Don't be afraid of trying a new looser style that doesn't need total detail Paul. It will be easier to just let the paint do the work for a change. You might be surprised at the results. Meantime, keep your chin up and keep moving...

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thank you Jim and Alan. It’s very encouraging to hear from people who have experienced similar problems, and the kind support from people. 

Lesley Hardy

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Hi Paul, I too am sorry to hear that, please don't give up, keep going in the best way you can.....I am suffering too, but my art Keeps me going...  My thoughts are with you.

Linda Drury

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So sorry Paul, I know how you must be suffering, my sister was diagnosed earlier this year after countless visits to the doctors. After being prescribe the appropriate drugs, she is now much better and going about tasks she found impossible six months ago , so don't give up with your painting and best wishes, Linda
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Marjorie Firth

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It seems that a lot of us are going through a bad time at the moment. All the best Paul and thank goodness there is this unique site and all the lovely people here. Marjorie.
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