Re: arthritis
Here's a second to Voltaren, which seems to be standard for arthritis relief in Canada. I find that arnica gel helps too. However, everyone's arthritis is different and responds to different treatments. You may have to experiment. I use a thumb pick, as holding a regular pick between thumb and fingertip makes my thumb sore. Black Mountain is my preferred pick, though I have little complaint with Herco. However, this may not help your problems. Otherwise, don't overdo it, build up your tolerance. (I'm ten years closer to 100 than to 30.)
Robert Johnson's mother, describing blues musicians:
"I never did have no trouble with him until he got big enough to be round with bigger boys and off from home. Then he used to follow all these harp blowers, mandoleen (sic) and guitar players."
Lomax, Alan, The Land where The Blues Began, NY: Pantheon, 1993, p.14.
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