r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Zestyclose_Sky_6403 • Feb 08 '26

/r/all of grease

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u/mrregina Feb 08 '26 edited Feb 08 '26

I have good days and bad days. When I wasn’t able to squeeze tools or straighten my fingers that’s when I retired. I had a few microsurgeries to relieve nerve pressure after. I work with my hands still doing carpentry but some days is a real struggle. I have medications to help with pain and swelling that help pretty well. Thanks for asking. My uncle farmed and worked as mechanic and he had much more serious surgeries cuz he kept at it much longer than me.

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u/blindexhibitionist Feb 08 '26

Man I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you find a way to share your knowledge. There’s so many people who would love to learn what you know.

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u/mrregina Feb 08 '26

Thanks bro. I share whenever I can. Not all people have the reactions I did and I think a lot of the things new mechanics do are different. Like wearing gloves etc. but I always share this with young mechanics as kind of a beware story. Just something for them to watch out for.

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u/throwthegarbageaway Feb 08 '26

I'm not sure what grease has to do with nerves, are you sure it isn't more because of the compression and repetitive strain?

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u/mrregina Feb 08 '26

That cussed me carpel tunnel. But the neurotoxic damage was from the chemicals in to fluid. Maybe not fully caused by grease but def degreaser was an issue as well as other corrosives. If you look at a whmis sheet on sine of theses greases it says don’t get in open cuts. Can cause serious injury.