Thumb

[Deejojo]

Hi anyone got Severe pain in thumb joint near wrist??? It’s just started 😖

[allanah]

Yes mine was ra then trauma, getting a guided steroid into it in 4 weeks

[Lolabridge]

Yes I have, and have had that in both hands for some time, even before my RA diagnosis. My consultant tells me in my case it's Osteoarthritis, not the RA causing it.

[JEM95]

Yes, apparently mine is OA rather than RA - blinking painful though ☹️ x

[MadBunny]

Yes I got it a couple of years ago and was referred to a physio who told me it was osteoarthritis. A course of exercises and wearing a thumb splint for 6 weeks really helped, and now I only do the exercises as and when needed. I still have the splint but never use it now.

[allanah]

Mine was ra and trauma thus the injection but I do have a thumb splint which eases it you xx

[Sheila_G]

I have intermittent problems with my thumbs. I was referred to Occupational Therapy who made me some thumb splints. They are great. Very soft but just isolate the thumb so it can rest. You could ask rheumatology for a referral but they will probably want to see you first so good luck with that. It may be a while. I was also given wax baths which were quite hot but very soothing.

[Hidden]

Several years ago I had this & was told it was gout. I was given blood tests that showed i had uric acid build up. I was given a course of tablets which cleared it up & I also have to take Allopurinol tablets every day.

[Farahal]

Hi I have this problem in my left thumb. In my case it was caused by osteoarthritis. I had steroid injections for several years. The pain got worse and my thumb became bent down and round into my palm. Due to covid it got left so when I finally went to see the ortho consultant I had grade 4 osteoarthritis. I had surgery and they removed 2 badly damaged bones. I have no useful function in my thumb now and have pain in the wrist joints where the two bones were removed. Seek help and support before it becomes a big problem. Sorry for the doom and gloom. It is only my experience of this problem. Take care

[Helen-NRAS Moderator]

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[Mumcon]

Yes I have Seen surgeon about this and also badly swollen painful middle finger She gave me an injection into the base of my thumb( near the wrist) A bit painful but worth it to get some relief . I also have thumb splint I got a relief for a wee while but I’m afraid it’s back again See the surgeon at the beginning of March ( previous app cancelled due to covid), she wants me to get my finger fused so I’ll speak to her again about my thumb I hope you get ease as I know it’s really painful

[Maggsie]

I used to have this in my right thumb but I had surgery about 25 years ago where a plate was inserted to stabilise the joint. Occasionally get a bit of an ache when the weather is damp and cold but otherwise it's still going well.