Late March I came down with a bad case of trigger finger on my right hand. For weeks I wore a brace to relieve the tendon, which helped with the clicking, but then it wouldn't straighten, and if it got bumped or pushed to full extension the pain was excrutiating. Finally, I met with a finger doctor and he gave me a cortisone injection. While I admit I initially regretted the decision as it was very painful and remained that way for several days, I can happily say that all symptoms have vanished (one month later) and I have a fully functioning finger. It feels so good to be uninhibited and no longer limited by my temporary ailment. If it should return I will scoot back over to get another shot sooner rather than later, but for now I'm watching my behavior with preventative measures. Let me say this: if you are on the fence about seeking care for a worn out body part, don't delay!
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14 responses to “happy hand”
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I’m so glad it’s better 🙂
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Glad its better now. Althoug Prednisolon is not a nice drug it does the trick every time. Having your hands hurting like they do is horrible. I’ve got Lupus an d my joint are often inflammed and i am soooo happy when the docter give me an injection….Please be carefull with your hands Michelle…You make such lovely artwork.
(forgive me if this messagete4xt is strange, i am a dutch woman)
Warmest regards,
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😍so happy it worked!!
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Glad you’ve gotten it taken care of! Anything going wrong with the hands makes me nervous, because we rely so much on our hands. Watching my father in law slowly lose the use of his hands due to MS has been very difficult. As an artist especially, take care of those nimble hands of yours!
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Oh my gosh, so sorry to read this! Just popped over from your FB post. Hugs, and healing vibes…
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I’m happy to see you are back at your full creative self. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Hugs,
Sylvie -
Glad you said this as I go Tuesday to see my Dr. about carpal tunnel in both hands- may need surgery, but , it will beat not being able to hold a pencil or paintbrush for a week!
So glad you are on the mend! sending wishes for continued pain free!
“) Jackie
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Jackie, good luck to you! Hope you find a means of mending soon! I don’t know of a way to follow me by email, sorry.
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Thanks Sylvie! You too!
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Thank you Marjie!
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You’re right Carrie, we need our hands….I’m working on the “taking care of” part. <3
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Thanks Marlynn 🙂
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Thank you Anna.
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Me too, thanks Diane! Hope you’re feeling better too.
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