... If you would you like to give us more information or ask us specific questions of how to take care of yourself, go ahead please, your questions will be answered.
Is it your left or right hand?
Haydena. (70 replies)
... I have responded to you a few times in other threads you posted in. One just last night when you posted in my thread. I shared my miserable experience. And others are responding to you also. So you are getting responses if you just go read them. (70 replies)
... this message is out there to anyone who is recovering from lrti anthroplasty thumb surgery. I am 35 days out and limited in taking care of myself. ... (70 replies)
... I have responded to you a few times in other threads you posted in. One just last night when you posted in my thread. And others are responding to you also. So you are getting responses if you just read them. (70 replies)
... this message is out there to anyone who is recovering from lrti anthroplasty thumb surgery. I am 35 days out and limited in taking care of myself. ... (70 replies)
... YAY for you Cleftstone,
Brilliant that you are improving so well on a daily basis. There you go girl!
You can be proud of yourself. That's the best feeling!
There is a scar gel for that burning sensation you feel. You could also apply any good ointment or cream on your scar when you feel it burning you. It is actually a good sign, your scar is healing! In fact you... (12 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)
... Karen, the only thing that concerns me is your question about being able to lift your grandchildren 5-6 weeks after the surgery--the older one being ~26 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. Perhaps someone who has passed that point can address it, but... (10 replies)
... roplasty will eventually fail because if your MP joint is hyperextended and that isn't fixed it will eventually affect the rest. And then you will have had this surgery for nothing. ... (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? And is anyone using plain old cocoa butter on their scars? (33 replies)
... I started having right thumb symptoms in early 2011. Was diagnosed in Nov. and given a steroid shot which left me pain free for three months. Got a second one that lasted about 3 months. ... (10 replies)
... this was 2 in less than 6 months. He said he does not recommend surgery even though it would end all my pain. ... (0 replies)
... eal 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)
... I have appreciated reading about everyone's experiences pre and post CMC thumb surgery. I am having the CMC Thumb procedure on the dominant hand 20 June 2011. ... (1 replies)
... I had my right thumb done on November 2 and am scheduled to do my left thumb done December 19. I hope I will be ready for it as the holiday time is the best time for me to be away from work. ... (10 replies)
... Get your house clean, stock up on easy meals, pay all your bills ahead, and do any errands before your surgery so that you can just relax and heal without worrying about anything. ... (7 replies)
... Just had CMC joint arthroplasty with a wrist fusion... question's I would be glad to hellp you.... ... (7 replies)
... I had breast cancer in 2007 and the chemo meds made my bones deteriorate in both of my thumbs. After shots of cortisone used up, doctor recommended CMC Arthroplasty surgery. I am left handed, so I opted to have the surgery on that hand first. Goodness!! ... (1 replies)
... I'm due to have it in the next several months. People I've spoken with tell me their recovery has been great & they would do it again in a minute. My surgeon said it is the 2nd most common bone surgery (after carpal tunnel) and has the best success rate - 98%. (7 replies)
... Hi, I had the surgery on July 15th. For me, it was worth it. That 'ALL THE TIME GRINDING' pain is no longer there. ... (7 replies)
