... rk. But I would not b afraid to take one at night if pain is severe, or a half. Having had numerous painful surgeries and I can guarantee you that when I have my CMC arthroplasty next month, I will be taking my meds as directed to stay ahead of the pain. It's difficult to get it under control if it get ahead of you. ... (71 replies)
... You can be proud of yourself. That's the best feeling! ... (18 replies)
... I would not suggest postponing surgery. Not to say it is going to be a walk in the park managing after the surgery either. That being said, I am 3 days shy of 6 weeks postop arthroplasty of right thumb. ... (10 replies)
... pounds is a concern, and the fact that the younger one will still be a newborn, relying completely on your ability to support her with both arms is also worrisome. ... (10 replies)
... The MP joint is the first knuckle joint of your thumb. ... (10 replies)
... I'm new to this board and have found a wealth of wonderful information from generous people willing to give of their time to support strangers. I tried to introduce my story on another thread. ... (10 replies)
... I saw the orthopedic hand specialist doctor Friday. I had seen him several years ago with pain in both my thumbs. ... (0 replies)
... I'm 2 weeks post surgery. It feels like a real turning point as I had surgical dressings removed and hard cast put on for the next 4 weeks. The cast gives me a bit more confidence that I will not move the thumb too much or suffer stabs of pain if someone bumps into me in a crowd. ... (10 replies)
... A lot of you are using the Traumeel, which I want to buy. Do you all have a preference for the ointment vs. cream? ... (33 replies)
... A lot of people have made this surgery sound more complex than I have experienced. ... (0 replies)
... we are looking for the best surgeon to preform this thumb procedure in southern california. interviews with dr.s have them removing the base of the thumb bone and either leaving it like that with scar tissue filling the space, or bone removal with a tendon filling the space. ... (1 replies)
... I can only relate my own experience. I too was very surprised by the length of time it took to become pain free. In fact, I woke up this morning and said "I don't hurt today." I stopped wearing the brace this past weekend. ... (9 replies)
... strength in my right hand. I have no strength in my thumb. I'm doing all the exercises that the PT tells me to do, but am getting discouraged. I have burning pains in my wrist and terrible stiffness in my fingers. ... (19 replies)
... and I regained most of the strength after several months. This one has been a nightmare I still nerve pain and swelling in the base of the thumb and my fingers swell and go purple after use. ... (19 replies)
... For the past several years, the base of my thumb was constantly inflamed. Nsaids, splinting and cort. shots did not help. ... (9 replies)
... I had an operation done on my left CMC joint. ... (0 replies)
... I had the thumb excison arthroplasty 17 days ago. The first two days were pretty uncomfortable and I just rested and took the pain meds. I went back to work on the fourth day and felt fine. I didn't need the pain meds after day two. ... (2 replies)
... I had a CMC joint arthroplasty with a tendon transfer. I was taking percoset every 4 hours up until the eighth day post op then I called the surgeon's office and asked for oxycodone instead because I was concerned about taking so much Tylenol. ... (0 replies)
... Hi there im slowly getting use to my new hand for a long while it looked artificial, and even now trying to get use to the way it moves or doesnt, being in a cast for so long you lose that brain connection so still having to tell myself to use my hand normally. ... (4 replies)
... I am so sorry you were not able to resolve your spinal problem. Being fit is good regardless of the fact that arthritis does not descriminate. We all get some form of it some time in our lives. ... (5 replies)
