Further to my last post where I expressed concern about lack of contact, I am happy to report that Robert New from the Wersi company has telephoned me and confirmed that all is in order at his end. He also confirmed that whoever delivers the keyboard will indeed set up everything for me and give a full demonstration on what the keyboard offers and how best to use it. Needless to say, I am very pleased (and relieved) he took the time to phone and reassure me.

However, to my horror I woke one morning unable to used the thumb and first 2 fingers on my left hand which has been diagnosed as 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' which I understand, in some cases, can take time to respond to treatment. As a result, I am unable to play any instrument as it is so painful, so Robert has kindly postponed delivery of my Pegasus Keyboard for a month in the hope that things will improve.

I can't tell you how disappointed I am. Ah well! I'll just have to be patient.

Audrey

Hi Audrey

Sorry to hear about your problem, I hope it responds to treatment quickly so that you can get your Wing up and running.

On most forums where users have tried or heard the Wing they have been impressed with it, so I am not surprised you are disappointed.

Look forward to hearing and trying it for myself sometime. (Just to see how it compares with my Abacus)

Regards

Bill

Hi Audrey, get better soon so you can report your thoughts on the Wersi!!!
Ray

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Hello Audrey,

I can really empathise with you on the Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Due to playing Piano for most of my early years in music (before Organs and then Keyboards were popular), and having to 'pound' the keys, and then later playing in Rock Bands, 'stabbing' the notes, I was diagnosed with Tinosinovitis - Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, twelve years ago.

It became more and more painful after I played gigs (by now on keyboards), that I had to end my 'Pro' career and retire at 60. I had expensive Laser treatment in France, and two operations on my wrists in UK, but have had no improvement and can no longer get meassages from my brain to my fingers quick enough to play any more, and get really bad pain after trying to play for more than 10-15 minutes. I am supposed to wear a surgical 'wrist brace' but don't !!

I had a good few years as a 'pro' from 18 to 60 years of age, so can't complain.

I pray and hope that your Carpel Tunnel Syndrome never progresses to the state I am in, and that you are able to get healing treatment - please keep us informed how your treatment and symptoms progress.

Kindest regards,

John


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Thank you all for your kind concern about my hand. Like John, I have played piano and keyboards since I was 4 yrs old, plus on leaving school at 15, I have worked in an office doing various jobs including typing and computing and it would seem the constant use of my fingers is a great factor in causing this. My Doctor said it is very common among workers in the 'building industry' because of constant banging of their hand(s). He also said it is on the increase among the younger generation because of mobile phone texting and computers. Anyway, to help 'rest' the hand I have to wear a splint at night, when using the computer and playing the keyboard. At first I found it really hard to play the keyboard with it on as it kept catching on the keys often making me play the wrong notes (very embarrassing) but, I am getting used to it now and it is becoming easier to use it this way. It has certainly helped with the pain, but the hand still feels extremely cold and 'tingly' - very similar to 'hot-aches'. I was told that given time, the body can replace a damaged nerve but as a replacement only grows 1mm per day, it's like to take 6/7 months before it is healed. The alternative is to have a very painful injection which doesn't always work, or an operation which can be complicated for various reasons. So! I've opted for the 6 months option first - we shall see.

Meanwhile, I am still hoping to get the Wersi Pegasus keyboard. Will keep you posted on that one

Audrey