Thread: Damn. I've got Trigger Finger.

ive had this in the past, two or three times. i found it extremely uncomfortable.

a steroid injection into the affected joint will ease it instantly. it is a simple, but rather painful jab, but need to be done by a specialist orthopaedic surgeon.

if the condition returns in the same joint, then it can be treated with another steroid injection. docs will recommend a maximum of three injections to the same

minor surgery will be necessary after that.

plenty of info on the net about its causes and ways to prevent recurrences.

i have had four or five injections, two on the same joint. last one about 8 years ago.

there is a thai doctor who has perfected a simple surgical treatment.

Sounds like this..

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.
Usually, these sensations develop gradually and start off being worse during the night. They tend to affect the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
Other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
pins and needles (paraesthesia)
thumb weakness
a dull ache in the hand or arm
Read more about the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of one of the nerves that controls sensation and movement in the hands (median nerve).

Carpal tunnel syndrome - NHS Choices

I know because the wife had this, pretty similar to your symptoms.

Treating carpal tunnel syndrome
In some cases CTS will disappear without treatment, or simple self-care measures will reduce the symptoms.

Non-surgical treatments, such as wrist splints and corticosteroid injections, are used to treat mild or moderate symptoms.
Surgery may be required if non-surgical treatments fails to relieve the symptoms. It may also be used if there is a risk of permanent nerve damage.
Read more about treating carpal tunnel syndrome.
Surgery relieves the symptoms of mild CTS immediately. But in those with severe nerve damage, it can take a while to recover or there may not be any improvement.

The wife had an out patient operation to slice the ligament in her hand which released the tendons and normal service was resumed after 4 weeks.