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Trigger thumb


Posted: Jan 7, 2014

Is there any solution to trigger thumb besides surgery? Over the past month my thumb joint has been kind of "clunking," not never totally locking, and doesn't completely flex. It's slightly painful at times, but not too terribly. I thought maybe a thumb brace would help, but it doesn't. Any suggestions?;

Found this on WebMD - sm

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It looks like a steroid injection might be helpful. Here's what I found on WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/trigger-finger

Thanks, I'll go check it out right now! NM - Anony

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NM

BTDT....... SM - Mom22dogs

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Got a cortisone shot, exercises to do, and a splint (actually two -- one for typing and one for night time). It's been about a year now and have not had any problems since except for a little arthritis-type pain in the thumb, but it's tolerable.

Thanks - anony

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I do have a splint, and just found some exercises on YouTube that I'll try. I have a doctor's appointment sometime next month, but I suspect she'll send me to an ortho, and I don't want to go that route at this point.
Hope you feel better soon :-) NM - Mom22dogs
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:-)
My regular MD gives cortisone shots - sm
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Depending on your insurance, ask your primary to give you a cortisone injection. I think it will help you immensely. If it doesn't, then you might have to see a hand specialist. My primary injected cortisone into my tennis elbow (due to typing so much), and it worked like a charm. No pain ever since.
I SO hope you're right! NM - anony
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NM

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