two questions

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Hello everyone,

My name is and I don't believe I've ever posted before, although I've found

the group and the material to be fascinating.

Last week I built 2 ultimate Godzilla's with the 6 v batteries and various items

from the 99c store. I built the first one with the wires stripped about an inch

each and the second one with the wires stripped about 2 inches each. I used the

shorter version twice (2 days) and the longer version every day since (6 days).

This is the eighth day and I have been using it for the arthritis on the back of

my left hand, about an inch above my wrist, and at the base of my thumb. I use

it at least once and sometimes 3 times a day, 5 minutes each way.

I have had this problem for about 5 years. There is something protruding in the

exact area I've mentioned, that sort of resembles a small ankle. It is painful

at times when various chores are attempted, but not to the point of medication.

It could be my imagination but it seems as if it's gotten a little smaller in

size, and that it hurts a little less during the day. It does however; bother me

a whole lot MORE during sleep at night. I have 2 questions.

1) Am I using it too much or too little?

2) After the second use of the shorter version, I guess I wrapped a sandwich bag

around each paddle too tight with a rubber band, because mold seems to have

formed over the past week...black mold...and it's turned into a powder

resembling carbon. I live in Las Vegas with low humidity and I guess the mold

formed from the trapped moisture and then dried due to the dry air? Can this be

cleaned or neutralized with alcohol or Clorox? Or should I throw away the

paddle, sponge and wire and start over?

I would appreciate any advice,