Trigger finger

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Lola Goose

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Has anyone ever had this? I developed a trigger thumb and have kept it immobile for almost six weeks but it still has the trigger syndrome. My internet searches yielded treatment of cortisone shots, however, I am reluctant to do this. I am afraid that it will just be temporary. Has anyone here had successful treatment of this?
 
I have had the shots, for back arthritis, and they can be temporary lasting for months or last years and you never need another one. Doctors will go through a certain course of treatments before they will consider surgery, because this is not a cure all either. The course of treatment is usually first rest, immobilization, meds., which is the one you are on now, then physical therapy if applicable, then the shots, then surgery as a last resort.
 
I have had the shot in my thumb and middle finger of my right hand and really can't tell any difference. The trigger is evident in almost all fingers on both hands, so it may be the shots may work for you if all that bothers you is your thumb. I want the surgery but have a $600 deductible and can't afford it!
 
I had trigger thumb surgery and when I went for checkup I asked the orthopedic doctor what he was going to do with the other thumb and fingers that had the same thing. He said "nothing". I was puzzled.

I had been on Limbrel, an anti-inflammatory medical food prescription, for 3 months at the time. The doctor said to wait and see what Limbrel did.

Much to my surprise it has been over 2 years and no surgery needed for the other thumb or fingers. I am seldom aware of anything being wrong.

Reducing inflammation works wonders.
 
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