Left hand cramping, is it from holding a steering wheel so long?

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  1. steve-in-kville

    steve-in-kville Bobtail Member

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    I learned the hard way about electrolytes. I add a packet to my water bottle once a day. LMNT is a good one.
     
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    '88K100 Road Train Member

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    If you using door ledge for arm rest Don’t!
    if using armrest on seat lower it more
    See Thoracic outlet syndrome, it’s possible
     
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    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    I have an idea, but I can’t say it. Nope nope nope not gonna do it. Ha ha ha
     
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    Doc told me to take my fat truck driver wallet out of my back pocket. I said, you are grossly misinformed as to the size of a truckers wallet and no, never had a chain drive wallet.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I personally think the chain ones are intended more for bikers than truckers.
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    Sorry, again, but not in my time. While some bikers did use chain drive wallets, in the 70s and 80s, many trucking "transactions" were carried out in cash, like fuel, or that "top secret load" and it was imperative to have a wallet secured to your aXX. Heck, sometimes a trucker would have to carry , maybe $300 in cash! :eek:The ATM card made chain drive wallets obsolete.
     
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  8. BillMot

    BillMot Light Load Member

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    Welcome to trucking.
    Your left hand is now officially in a long-term contract with the steering wheel. Your wife’s right, but the wheel doesn’t care.
     
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