A DISTURBING CONVERSATION

(Please refer to A Disturbing Phone Call, posted 2/9/10)

--I've done something to my thumb.

--What do you mean?

--I don't know, I've jammed it or twisted it or something. It just hurts.

--When?

--When I pick something up or open a jar. Put any weight on it...Now.

--It's arthritis.

--No.

--Does it hurt when you rub it?

--Yeah.

--It's arthritis.

(Pause)

--It could be carpal tunnel.

--Arthritis.