Right thumb problems update

donjohn
donjohn Member Posts: 20
edited 2. Aug 2011, 12:18 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello Everyone

I posted on this forum a few months ago asking for advice on my problematic thumb joint and I said that I would let you know how I got on.

I have now had my follow up visit to the consultuant surgeon who after due consideration advised that I was too young to have the bone removed (as I am of pension age I did not think that I would be too young for anything anymore!!) and should continue as at present with some advice from an occupational therapist, which I have now had.

Overall I am happy that the surgeon is correct as over the past few months I have adapted to the limitation by eg using the computer mouse left handed and finding pens that I can hold without straining the joint. I have a splint to wear if I am doing gardening etc and overall the OA does not cause me any major problems now.

Thanks very much for you imput earlier which was much appreciated, and I hope some others will have the same outcome as me.

Regards to all

Donjohn

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, that certainly sounds a little more positive, donjohn, I am glad that you have been able to make some adaptations to the way you do things and that the splint helps. We have to be a resourceful and creative bunch from time to time! I find Yoropens very comfortable - I occasionally have hurty hands and wrists, not the same as you I admit, but I do find my Yoros good when I have to handwrite summat. I wish you well and thanks for the update. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    it lovely when it has a positive out come so glad surgeon was on the ball and could help (or send you in right direction for help) shame doc did not earlier save you all that pain and discomfort wonder how old you have to be val
    val
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Its lovely to hear from you, and I do think your post will help others in the same situation, so thankyou for that.
    Wishing you well with it
    Love
    Barbara
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi donjohn

    I am pleased that all is going well for you. Thankyou for your update.

    Take care
    juliepf x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Don,
    Great to hear from you again. thanks for the update and it is encouraging to read that you are coping without surgery. It is amazing how we do adapt to things. I bet it was a bit of a struggle using the left hand for the mouse but soon it will be second nature to you.

    Happy gardening. :grin:

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