Thumb pain gripping

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For the past two weeks I have had discomfort in the base area of the thumb on my right hand which usually occurs when gripping with a wide grip, substantial force being applied to/with my thumb or pushing with my thumb. If I use a garden saw with my thumb on top I will get discomfort when sawing but if I put my thumb to the side or bottom part (effectively making a fist round the saw) its fine.

I shrugged it off as just being a sore or pulled muscle. The pain has continued and I have lost significant hand strength in my thumb and index fingers. I also can barley lift an empty cup from overhead on the shelf. It's like I have no strength to grip and lift. the object. The weakness is most present when my arm is extended or overhead. My forearm also just won't lift the object. When I returned for my follow up I explained what had happened to the Anesthesiologist.

I was playing around with my friend and when I punched him I had my thumb sticking out from my closed fists. So I missed him and hit him with my thumb on the side of his shoulder and my thumb bent back. It hurt a whole lot for like couple of minutes but then I got over it. It's been swollen for 2 days now the bottom part of thumb and fat part of palm. I can move it allright and it doesnt hurt, I only feel it when I grip hard. What do I do because I can't go to the doctor.

The force can cause the ligament to either partially tear or completely rupture and cause disabling pain when attempting to grip or lift items. This can be a serious injury if not recognized early and treated appropriately. After a careful examination to determine the degree of instability the injury has caused to the thumb, special x-rays known as stress x-rays be taken of your thumb. Only rarely is an MRI is used to visualize the injury. Partial tears can be treated with a brace or a cast.

Symptoms are pain, tenderness, and swelling over the thumb side of the wrist, and sometimes difficulty gripping.It is diagnosed by physical examination and Finkelstein maneuver. Treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis includes rest, splinting, ice compresses, antiinflammation medication like diclofenac, and/or cortisone injection.Suregry may be required in very severe cases. I sincerely advise you to consult an orthopedician and get it evaluated. Hope it helps.Take care and regards.

All that is required to assisst in the process is non-activity of that particular usage. On applying pressure on thumb/thumb pad area if you experience pain, you can apply a pain killer gel at that point of tenderness.

Over a year ago I felt a sharp pulling pain in the fleshy part of my thumb The pain and aching in my wrist pasted after a day or so. Many months later I felt this pain again. It usually passed quickly. Seven months later I noticed that I could not support things like a coffee cup and went to the dr. X ray result indicated normal, no obvious arthritis. I began to experience a rapid increase in loss of strength, grip and dexterity.

My right thumb and pointer finger have been extremely dry and cracked for over a month. I have tried every lotion including Vaseline to try to cure it. I recently showed my mom and sister, and they said that it looks like it might be a finger fungus since it is only covering 2 fingers. What would this be? It is sore, but only when it catches on fabric. What does it sound like it could be?

In February I had a biking accident and fell on my hand, the first doctor did not find my problem, he immobilized my hand, but I still had pain and was unable to do my job. I went to the second MD in May and he found that I had a partial tear in my UCL, he put me in special splint, after one month, I started occupational therapy. The pain is gone, but I still have trouble grasping and holding things, they Slide out of my hand frequently.

Also, every time I try to sleep my left thumb and 1st two fingers get numb and have excrutiating pain from fingers to elbow. They are so numb that they bend and I cant even grip a door knob. Very very painful and last any where from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. Please help. I have not had a good nights sleep in over 6 months.

I pushed my thumb inward again and experienced the same pain. I examined my other thumb, and it was the same way, only the pain wasn't as severe. After self-examining my thumbs, I noticed that any time I tried to move either of my thumbs beyond their normal range of motion, I experienced this pain. Over the next few weeks, I would push, pull, etc on my thumbs to try to "work the pain out", similar to the way you'd stretch a sore muscle. The pain has mostly subsided.

I injured my thumb about a week and a half ago when I was lifting a microwave onto a stand that was too high. I lost my grip with one hand, and it bent my right thumb wrong. I went to the doctor on Monday, and she took an x-ray, and said nothing was broken. She said continue taking advil and try to rest it, and that was all. It's not getting any better--it's still getting worse. THe second joint (where it attaches to the hand) is still swollen and quite sore.

it was swollen and still is just a little and looks a little bruised the first joint on my thumb by the webbing on my hand is a little sore but can move my thumb there with little pain though when i try to move the middle joint it hurs a quite a bit and can only get about a 1/4 the range of motion. and i get a pain accross the back bone in my thumb farthest from the tip of my finger is this the stiffness from me keeping it in a splint or is this a bad sprain?

I have pain in my thumb, thumb pad and it extends into the radial side of my forearm (both) while doing tricep extensions (lying on my back) and bicep curls (while standing). I have proper form - wrists strong, shoulders back and set, firm grip but not too tight, and have even lightened up the weight significantly. It hurts only while I am doing the exercises, not afterwards.

Since last night I have had these sharp pains in my left hand when I try to grip something. I can push on a spot where metatarsal of thumb and forefinger meet that is tender. I did not hurt myself that I can recall. It feels like a shock/sharp/ nerve type pain. Kind of aches though afterwards. I cant grip anything of any wieght without it happening. I was washing dishes when it started! Typing is Ok so far. Also no bruise/swelling.

I could not identify a source that restricted trigger thumb to just the base of the thumb, but most seem to only discuss it there. Regardless, this is a good enough start for me. Thanks to anyone who read this for trying to help!

I also have chronic thumb pain in both my thumbs with classic carpal tunnel symptoms (numbness and pain, especially at night). I have decreased grip strength and have pain with lifting things with my left arm. The pain originates from my elbow. Is this part of carpal tunnel, or should I have this further evaluated. I don't want to run to my doctor for normal aging aches and pains. I am 43 y.o. Thanks!

This will prevent any pain on gripping afterwards. You can rest for some time and use ice and anti-inflammatory medication. If pain persists for more than a week, he should seek the advice of a physician. Let me know if this helps.

impatricular in te index finger. I also struggle to grip a pen. I can grip it (between index and thumb) but can only write for a brief time. Someone has said it could be low potassium levels. One of my main foods is Beef which I have been ed to believe is high in potassium. I will generally have beef (whetgher its steak, roast joint or stew) at least twice a week. I am also partial to Bananas.

I've been lifting for the last 3 months and I've noticed the higher weights I get into, I get a sharp pain into my right wrist once I release the weights. the pain is on the top and bottom of the left side of my wrist. I have this problem whenever i put any stress on it like barbell curls and preacher curls. I used to get the pain farther up right around the middle of the forearm but now it has moved to the wrist area.

When i attempt to lift, twist or grip (especially with my index and thumb) intense pain shoots down my arm throughout my forearm (and wrist). I also cannot extend my arm fully or turn my palm up to down without pain. Unless i do these things, i am mostly without any distress. My wrist isn't swollen at all. Is this a sign of a sprain? Any ideas? I also have no insurance hence the lack of a doctor visit.

Hi there, I came across your post, and it basically describes my situation perfectly. Every single thing you've mentioned is what I've tried and experienced, it's crazy! Wrist "tendinitis" but also pain in the elbow, ulner nerve tests (2 EMG's), MRI's of neck and wrists, Physical and occupational Therapy, chiropractor, pediatrician saying I'll "grow out of it," Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, heat, cold, wrist and elbow braces...

for the last three day have had pain that starts in my sholderand goes all the way down to my hand. the pain in my hand is the worse with it centered around my thumb. it hurts when i move it. my cat stood on my sholder and pain raited down my whole right arm. what can this be.

However, I'm a busy mom but can't seem to get a grip on the pain meds. I currently take 40 mg of Oxycontin and 10/350 of Percocet. I have Fibromyalgia, herniated discs, bulging discs and a torn rotator cuff, as well as sever carpoal tunnel. I'M ONLY 40 YRS OLD!!! and we are a very physically active family. I know I sound like a complainer but I honestly don't know what else to do, I always run out of meds before my doc appt and it's causig a strain on my beautiful marriage. HELP!!!

Hi Folks I have a pain in the outer wrist area, feels like possibly the tendon against the bone kind of. Last year I used to get a stinging pain in this area when doing narrow grip bench presses. I stopped that soon after but now its starting to bother me with the other exercises Im doing. Im pretty sure its the bench press thats aggravating it now, I think my technique is ok, only deviation in last year is keeping my elbows in rather than out, unless thats causing it?

I've done a fair bit of research since I went to the doctors and I don't have many of the symptoms of carpal tunnel such as I've never had any tingling or numbness in my hands or fingers, my thumb has never hurt, no problem picking up small objects, no problem with grip strength, and pain isn't any worse at night. It is not the entire wrist either, but mainly specific parts.

Sharp pains as well. Numbness in only her ring and pinkie fingers, NOT her middle, index or thumb. No numbness in arms either. Weakness in her hands in holding objects, cannot grip well, drops things often. Pain increases with use/movements. But is always hurting even if not moving at all. Pain is worse on her right hand and not so bad on her left. Another symptom she has is difficulty sleeping, she says she has not slept good in years. I thought it was Carpal Tunnel at first.

I got severe blow to head from a fall in Feb10 I understand what your feeling.Only medical help was @ ER. No Doctors in my area were accepting new pateints so I was on my own..9 months of Hell to put it mildly.To this day I'm still having problems with or without meds.I have to take both for relief and It's still there! ! I have really bad Ache/pain in my thumb & left shoulder to neck area.

A week ago I was play fighting with my friend and I went to hit him and he blocked it and hit my thumb pretty hard. I didn't have a closed fist I was just sort of tryin to slap him a little, so it got hit like pushed into my palm...the first knuckle (closer to the tip) got bent way too far in and there were broken blood vessels, and the second knuckle also got pushed in towards my thumb but it wasn't hurt as badly. Well the next day it was swollen and stiff and painful...

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