Dang, what is with all the illness that is befalling here? I had a doctor's appointment earlier in the week (not for the flu, though I did talk about it) and it was decided I need to wear my wrist/thumb splint on my left hand indefinitely due to tendinitis. Apparently, it's not severe enough or hasn't gone on long enough to justify exploring more invasive options (e.g., cortisone shot, surgery).