I let mine go for way too long. It started when I worked in a sheet metal shop back in the early 80's. Then it got worse when I went into carpentry full time. Then I became a corrections officer 23 years ago and the progress slowed down.
I had surgery on both wrists. Tests showed neuropathy. I still have some pain and I have lost 35% of my grip strength. The surgery stopped the progression but did not undo the damage.
As far as my professional life people see my handwriting and assume I'm stupid. I can no longer write in cursive and print sloppily. I do not have full control of my hands. Big bore handguns have been out of the question for 15 years now.
