Funny thumb!

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magenta
magenta Member Posts: 1,604
edited 9. Dec 2008, 17:55 in Living with Arthritis archive
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

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  • redpoppy
    redpoppy Member Posts: 108
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    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
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Perhaps you have trigger thumb.

    Luv
    Elna x
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  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    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 :lol:
    Elna, it's lovely to see you posting on here again, nice to have you back :wink: 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
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    My thumb is like this too!!!! thought it was just my odd body :shock: :roll: :wink:

    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
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Wonky,
    I can play a tune with mine!
    Magenta x
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    now who's showing off?! :lol::lol:

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