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Re:
Is your thumb popping in the joints when you bend it?
posted by
TAPS.
on September 23, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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Ow! ow. Now my thumb has started to ache in sympathy, or was it like it before and I was ignoring it? Please to not explain any other symptoms unless they make one jump up and down in ecstasy.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 23, 2016 at 10:03 AM
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posted by
BC-A
on September 23, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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I had that too but I really dont think I usse my thumbs that much. I dont use it for anything on my computer except the space bar mainly
posted by
Lanetay
on September 23, 2016 at 9:37 AM
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Re: Pain
It doesn't hurt unless I move it. LOL. How does one not move their right thumb if they are right-handed. I'm very slow now at blogging as I am trying to teach myself to use the computer mouse and the space bar with my left hand. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but I'm trying.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 23, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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Pain
I'm very sorry about your pain; I too have Chronic Pain Syndromes and have look tirelessly for remedies; and finally, I came across a cream at a local festival. Its called Comefrey Salve an all natural products. Its made on a BotanicalSpice Farm in North Carolina...336 419-0687; there's not an address on the bottle, but if you call, I'm sure they can answer any questions.
The pros...I 've been using about 2 weeks with successful results reducing pain and the cons...I must apply it continuous throughout the day, on the pain area, for it to be effective.
posted by
pendorin
on September 23, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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I hope that you are feeling better now.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 23, 2016 at 6:41 AM
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What a miserable affliction - making the one daily accomplishment
and mind venture a punishment... I can live with the slowed down-ness, the imbalance, even the occasional incontienence, but pain that prevents the typing is an insult beyond the pale... I hope it improves immediately.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 23, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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Oh dear, the signs leading to too much use of the mouse, etc and its repercussions to a frequent user is really serious. This is something everyone should be aware of. Take care TAPS and hope you feel better soon.
posted by
shobana
on September 23, 2016 at 4:10 AM
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I am so sorry about this. I have no advice but I will offer prayers. I do hope you find relief and are able to use it again soon. 
posted by
Justi
on September 23, 2016 at 12:17 AM
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TAPS
So sorry to hear that! Alternating ice packs and heat might help, but you might also want to try ultrasound. I have one of those things and it has helped me with some injuries...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 22, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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TAPS
So sorry. It sounds painful and very inconvenient. Hope it can heal.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on September 22, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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two thumbs up, TAPS! shalom-shalom indeed
posted by
NocrossJustchristmas
on September 22, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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Re: TAPS
They say that ice packs alternated with heat packs are the best.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 22, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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TAPS
That is terrible and will an ice pack do anything good for it love?
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 22, 2016 at 5:18 PM
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Dear Taps....
poor baby. It reads really painful and I agree each year something else wears out, begins to hurt. It would be OK if the second hurt replaced the first hurt but aging doesn't seem to work that way. Ill just send you hugs.
posted by
Kabu
on September 22, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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Sorry about the soup...
You could wrap it with some of that narrow-gauge stick-to-itself medical tape to give it some support, or cut the thumb out of one of those hand-hugging spandex gloves.
Nsaids are no-nos for me, too, but acetaminophen has been my friend these several years.
posted by
Ciel
on September 22, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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