Funny thumb!

magenta

Hello all,
Yesterday, my left thumb at the joint near my nail, wouldn't bend. Of course I tried and tried and eventually it bent with a loud crack and thumb became very painful :oops: Now, I have a numbness in the tip of my thumb and the whole thumb feels warm inside :shock: and feeling now going into my hand. Does anyone else get this?
Magenta x

redpoppy

hi magenta,yes i get that too in my thumb,sometimes mine wont bend at all.ive had several steriod injections in it over the years,they do help for a while.try and keep bending it if its not too painful to keep it from seizing up all together.

elnafinn

Perhaps you have trigger thumb.

Luv
Elna x

magenta

Hiya,
Redpoppy, my thumb has been doing this for a while now-another thing to be bothered about! It is stiffening up and I have to really try hard to bend it-now sore again
Elna, it's lovely to see you posting on here again, nice to have you back I don't really know what's involved with trigger thumb but I'll ask rhuemy next month about it, cheers x
Magenta

PS Every time I bend it it really clicks-aaargh!

Wonkylegs

My thumb is like this too!!!! thought it was just my odd body :shock: :roll:

the same joint that clunks is also bigger and seems more bony rather than inflamed. The consultant didn't want to know .... but I am thinking I should ring and chat to the rheumy nurse as it is getting more painful.

If I get any answers before you go to the Consultant I'll let you know!

magenta

Hi Wonky,
I can play a tune with mine!
Magenta x

Wonkylegs

now who's showing off?!

Mine is making writing difficult - even with my pen between middle and index finger (my preferred methodthese days). Also picking up pans etc ...... grrrr