Thanks for adding me

WsM

I've had pain in my right thumb joint for several months, it's getting worse and it's a bit swollen too. I don't suppose it's anything else but arthritus. If anyone has any bright ideas to alleviate the pain though I'd be very grateful for the advice.

PeterJ

Hello @WsM and welcome to the community. We are friendly and supportive and I hope that that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have pain in your thumb joint and are wondering if this is arthritis. Have you consulted your GP yet? They can diagnose it and provide pain relief. Our website has some information that may be useful though and I would recommend having a look at it. To help I've put a couple of links in below that may be of interest.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hand-and-wrist-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

Please do keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure that others will connect with you to share their support and experiences.

With very best wishes

Peter (moderator)