more crochet

I haven't been crocheting. I want to. I have this darling hat I crocheted for my niece and I have a cute sweater pattern to go with it. I hope I can get it done before her birthday in March, but my carpal tunnel is acting up, again... I haven't been doing anything with my wrists for a couple of weeks now, except try to hold them still. The pain is driving me crazy, so much so that now I'm dreaming of performing surgery on myself.... GROSS! The pain started in my hands, fingers, and wrists. Even with ice and heat it has spread to my forearms, elbows, and up to my shoulders. I've even been splinting them at night. I've had cortisone injections to help my arms and they were great for a long time, but they've probably worn off. The Dr. now says he can't give me anymore because in time the steroids weaken the joints and cause other damage. Oh what a pain, literally and figuratively! I did read something interesting that said yoga would help and also acupuncture. I don't really like yoga, but I guess I better start and I've always wanted to try acupuncture. Possibly by summer, I may just have to bite the bullet and get the surgery. My brother Craig doesn't want me to, (he's a chiropractor)but I can't live with the pain anymore and I don't want to give up things I enjoy, like crochet. Plus the sweater set is for his daughter!!!