OT: Update on Thumb

sounds miserable. I had a broken bone in my foot for about 2 years. First thing they tried was soft insoles, followed by a painful as hell cortisone injection, followed by a cast, followed by removal of the bone. It's one of those tiny ones you supposedly don't miss all that much. I notice a little less padding there now, so it gets sore quickly.

In a thumb, I'd be a little worse off. I can always put my feet up. I get tired of being idle, though.

Anytime, Darlene! SOMETIMES and I DO mean *sometimes*, knitting or crocheting can be theraputic, other times, definitely NOT! Only *you* can judge this. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers... remember, YOU were one of my mother's inspirations, keep HER progress in mind and just maybe she'll inspire you... Hugs, Noreen

Is this a "trigger thumb" Darlene?

Eimear

Thanks Noreen

I think of you mom often and know that this problem is only temporary but it's still frustrating. Right now I am thinkig why did I have the cortisone shot why didn't I just say schedule surgery. I know i was hoping that the cortisone would help but now almost a week later I am doubting that.

I try and do little things to keep myself motivated and know that soon everything should be fine again.

Darlene in Toronto

Hi

What this is called is "De Quervain's tenosynovitis" basically it's the inflamation of the tendon at the base of the thumb.

I thought that I had caught the left thumb quicker than the right thumb that I dealt with two/three years ago.

The specialist did tell me when i had the right thumb surgery that there was a pretty good chance I would have the same problem with my left hand.

Gee and he also mentioned that carpal tunnel is something else I have to watch for.

Darlene in Toronto

Hi Darlene,

Been there, done that without the surgery. According to my two doctors, surgery wouldn't really help me that much and they were right.The specialist wanted to operate right away. After six weeks of PT and rest, it has been great now and it's almost five years. Now the right one is doing the same thing as the left, just the opposite for us. I can crochet without any pain, but knitting is a different story. Yes, Emerald, mine is more like a trigger thumb and is caused by my being a diabetic even though I'm in tight control.

Hugs and Prayers going out to you Darlene,

Nroa

Darlene, I feel so badly for you after reading about your thumb. All I can offer is my thoughts and wishes that it will improve. My only advice is to put the yarn projects aside for awhile and read instead. Then, if necessary, reconsider the surgery. Although I haven't experienced hand problems, I do think that my elbow replacement surgery a few years ago is what allows me to knit and crochet without pain.

Hi Darlene,

I do hope that with rest, you will soon be feeling better.

With best wishes for a speedy recovery

Liz

I know why you opted for the shot first. I wasn't too optimistic about the cortisone in my foot, but I'd rather feel like I did everything before jumping right into the surgery. Besides, what if it had worked?

Thanks for the support.

I have basically put my crocheting and knitting aside for a while to see if that will help. i m also thinkin about the surgery because if things don't improve by the 19th of September that's what he is going to suggest. I think the other problem is i have been really working on competing this year at a fall fair and of course I need to have the entries ready by mid September.

Darlene in Toronto

Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your problem with the other thumb. I know how fustrating it is for you and my prayers go out for you. If you can feel like "talking" to our group we are only too happy to listen - and it may help to ease the fustration God Bless Gwen

Oh, Darlene, I am so sorry to read about your poor thumb. You really have rotten luck with that, don't you? I hope that the shot works.

Hugs, Katherine