thumb pain stiffness

For a while I'm experiencing something weird about my left wrist, thumb side. When I wake up at night or after some period of not using my left wrist it feels stiff and when I put weight on it (like when getting up from sitting in bed) there's sharp pain at the base of the thumb/below thumb. And usually accompanied by loud snapping/popping sound.

Hi, What other symptoms are present? Arthritis may present with symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, inflammation, and stiffness. To confirm this diagnosis, imaging studies such as x-ray or blood tests may need to be done. Aside from arthritis, musculoskeletal issues may also need to be ruled out. If it persists, it is best that you have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. Take care and do keep us posted.

About a year ago I was playing baseball and swung the bat and felt like i pulled something in my wrist and now, a year later, i tried swinging today in the batting cages and felt like i tore something again, and i cant bend my thumb down without so much pain. Any idea whats wrong with it?

I have a pain in my left thumb joint, I am right handed so dont use my left hand for much. I have no swelling or stiffness, just a pain when i press on the thumb joint or when i try and do something with it or move it.

which I could use as therapy but am afraid that I might damage the ligaments again, if I move the thumb too much. The pain has subsided but not completely. My thumb is stiff.but I work on it daily. How long does it take to cure a painful thumb.

Around 2 years ago I started experiencing pain and stiffness in my lower back which after a few weeks moves to and stayed in my neck. Then eight months later I started getting had and feet pain. Recently I've started having aching thumbs and thumb tremors with an onset of constant tinitus. I also get pins and needles all around my torso notibly my spine. I've had blood tests and everything seems good.

Hi, bottom part of thumb, cannot bend, no pain, or swelling , I can move the whole thumb, but not the bottom part.. Any idea ??

I have developed a trigger finger and dequervains tendonitis in bilateral wrist w/thumb pain. Had to go off med for a month and also have sites injected w/cortisone. Never had any of this before. Oncologist said she had seen trigger finger before no dequervains tendonitis? Wondering if anyone out there has had any of these side effects? And what do you think of this? I am miserable w/all this discomfort.

What you have is probably Scalene Myofascial Pain Syndrome. When scalene muscle is the cause of pain, the pain is referred to chest, inner lining of scapula (shoulder bone), shoulder, posterior and lateral sides of the arm right up to the thumb and index finger.

i cut my radial nerve,cephalic vein,extensor tendon and a few other tissues,also a small part of the extensor bone.the stiffness is at the surgical part and extends to half of the thumb,the beginning of the index finger and the whole part under and in between those 2 fingers..when i keep moving them,the stiffness is lighter,but when i relax my arm for hours,its al hard as a rock.

Since Xmas experienced a tightness pressure type ache/pain in bicep/underarm area, pains in forearm sometimes and a developing stiffness / arthritic feel in left hand fingers and ache in thumb when rotated. Can still do full range of movement pinch fine and no obvious weakness/failure. Other symptoms, left elbow started to make an audible crackle (not popping) sound as it’s bent, since Xmas. Thinking I may see a neuro or should I wait longer or for weakness to bother anyone.

t feel pins or needles/tingling but my pain is on my wrist, base of thumb, and knuckles. I have always experience morning stiffness but that's how it feels sort of but way more painful. My hand usually doesn't hurt at a specific time , but once I start thinking about it and start clenching my hand, it starts hurting a lot. I really don't know what it is, can somebody help me determine what it could be? Carpal Tunnel? Peripheral Neuropathy? Early signs of Arthritis? Tendinitis?

Around 2 years ago I started experiencing pain and stiffness in my lower back which after a few weeks moves to and stayed in my neck. Then eight months later I started getting had and feet pain. Recently I've started having aching thumbs and thumb tremors with an onset of constant tinitus. I also get pins and needles all around my torso notibly my spine. I've had blood tests and everything seems good.

A physiotherapist would help in relieve pain and stiffness due to torticollis, and a consult with the pain physician to relieve pain by epidural steroid injections. This multi modal approach to therapy would improve your symptoms a lot. Take care.

BLOOD RESULT ADVICE-Hip stiffness came on after exercise then couldn't walk one day on waking, pain for two years, all tests have come back normal so far. Pains in forearms, (muscle and bone), thumb/wrists (more on right). Lower stiff back, hips feel locked at times. Most days can only bear weight on one leg climbing stairs etc.

Hello, Exactly 4 weeks ago, I underwent surgery on my left forearm because the bone wouldn't allow for full range of motion (It fractured some years ago). A plate was placed in the radius of my forearm to straighten it and allow for more range of motion. The cast was removed yesterday and I've been moving my left hand and forearm little by little to get rid of the stiffness and regain motion/strength.

Hello everyone, Exactly 4 weeks ago, I underwent surgery on my left forearm because the bone wouldn't allow for full range of motion (It fractured some years ago). A plate was placed in the radius of my forearm to straighten it and allow for more range of motion. The cast was removed yesterday and I've been moving my left hand and forearm little by little to get rid of the stiffness and regain motion/strength.

I saw no improvement with any tablets I took and my swelling, stiffness and pain was not improving, this was about three weeks ago my pain was becoming worse at night to the point I couldn't sleep I was in so much pain and discomfort or do anything in the evening. I was also becoming very hot and sweaty at night having to keep my window wide open and finding it difficult to fall asleep.

it was an extension mount and when it was time to bring the girl down and cradle ( i was the spotter, the person who stands in the back to catch the girl and make sure she doesnt hit the ground) she came down on my thumb hard and i heard a loud pop. ever since then my thumb has been crooked and the bone sticks out noticibley.

19 years old Male 130 lbs. 5'7 Hispanic Left thumb Hello everyone, a little over 4 weeks ago, I underwent surgery on my left forearm because the bone wouldn't allow for full range of motion (It fractured some years ago). A plate was placed in the radius of my forearm to straighten it and allow for more range of motion. The cast was removed a few days ago and I've been moving my left hand and forearm little by little to get rid of the stiffness and regain motion/strength.

When I wake in the mornings, my left thumb and my 3 middle finger joints and thumb on my right hand hurts like mad. What can this be? I work in an office and use the keyboard and mouse constantly, can that be the reason this is happening? Is there some topical ointment I can rub on it to make the aching pain go away? If not, is there some oral medicine used to treat this kind of pain!! Thank you in advance for your help.

For our members that may not know, the abductor pollicis brevis is a muscle in the hand that functions as an abductor of the thumb. Abduction of the thumb is defined as the movement of the thumb anteriorly, actually away from the rest of the digits.

My initial symptoms started 8+ months ago and were chest pain(s) and what feels like a muscle strain from my upper neck down to my scapula on my right side. 4+ months ago I began to have muscle twitches and coinciding muscle stiffness. I now have muscle weakness on my left side, from my shoulder down to my leg. Although I notice twitches body wide, they are without a doubt most frequent on my left side.

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