Mason Dixon KAL

Don't you dare knit if you were told not to do so! I know, I know, I'm a fellow knitter, but I'm also a physical therapist. Be good to yourself. . . think of all the knitting ahead IF you take care of yourself. . . you don't want to shortchange your knitting passion by sneaking in knitting now while you are to rest your fingers do you? Take this time to plan uses of your stash, look at your patterns, etc. Plan your future knitting. . . be good to yourself for your knitting future!
 

I have several crafting related injuries (CRIs as my friends like to call them). Depending upon the craft, tendonitis flares in several of my fingers and my thumb. I have a difficult time not crafting. And working on a computer all day at work doesn't help the hands. For me, I have found the best things to do are craft in moderation, take frequent breaks, vary the craft, and vary the pattern. I noticed purling causing me more aggravation than knitting. I agree with Denise, follow doctor's orders and then as you ease back into it learn your limits.