Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 I've been having a lot of pain in one of my hands for a long time. It's in the thumb joint where it joins onto the wrist, and most of the pain seems to be on the palm side of the joint. It hurts every time I try to use the hand, and sometimes even when I'm not trying to use it. Once in awhile it's so bad I can't sleep. BTW, I'm double-jointed in my fingers/thumbs, etc (technically, probably Ehlers Danlos Type III). I finally broke down and went to the doc (my insurance only covers alopathic). They took an x-ray, which showed totally normal bones (whew!), so it's in the soft tissues. This is NOT carpal tunnel, and the braces for carpal tunnel don't imobilize this joint, so don't help. They said the x-ray ruled out arthritis (also whew!). They said I should see an orthopaedic doctor. What can an orthopaedist do for me? I'm afraid he'll just want to give me cortisone shots, which don't sound like such a good idea to me. Or are they? Should I keep persuing this looking for a diagnosis? It's probably a longstanding tendonitis. Or are there some herbs that might help, or any way to get a brace that will protect that joint for awhile? Anybody got a thought for what I might do next? Thanks, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Orthopedists don't necessarily give out a lot of drugs, so trying one out may be worthwhile. You also might want to check in with an osteopath. They are a step away from convention M.D. practices, and rarely use drugs. Also please do try listening to flamenco music in the near future, and let me know if that provides any relief. I have an intuition that perhaps a bit of Lemon Balm tea will help you. I don't know why, because that's not generally indicated for this type of condition. At least it tastes good and can't hurt you. At 07:01 AM 4/28/02 -0000, you wrote: >I've been having a lot of pain in one of my hands for a long time. >It's in the thumb joint where it joins onto the wrist, and most of >the pain seems to be on the palm side of the joint. It hurts every >time I try to use the hand, and sometimes even when I'm not trying >to use it. Once in awhile it's so bad I can't sleep. BTW, I'm >double-jointed in my fingers/thumbs, etc (technically, probably >Ehlers Danlos Type III). > >I finally broke down and went to the doc (my insurance only covers >alopathic). They took an x-ray, which showed totally normal bones >(whew!), so it's in the soft tissues. This is NOT carpal tunnel, >and the braces for carpal tunnel don't imobilize this joint, so >don't help. They said the x-ray ruled out arthritis (also whew!). >They said I should see an orthopaedic doctor. > >What can an orthopaedist do for me? I'm afraid he'll just want to >give me cortisone shots, which don't sound like such a good idea to >me. Or are they? Should I keep persuing this looking for a >diagnosis? It's probably a longstanding tendonitis. Or are there >some herbs that might help, or any way to get a brace that will >protect that joint for awhile? Anybody got a thought for what I >might do next? > >Thanks, > >Melinda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Hey Melinda: I'd be really interested in any answers you find for this, because I've been dealing with something simliar for a long time now--for me it's in my wrists and shoulders, and sometimes my hips or knees. (I *also* have carpal tunnel, mildly thank goodness, but this is different.) I've seen several M.D.s and a specialist over it, and they did the same thing they did to you--took an x-ray, said, " we can't see anything so it's not your bones or arthritis " , and sent me on my way. I've been dealing with it ever since by taking Motrin when it gets too bad (like when it throbs and you can't sleep...ugh, I totally sympathize with you there). My wrists, shoulders and neck also " crack " an awful lot (whether I'm trying to crack them or not) and get stiff easily--does that happen to you? Thanks, Sara On Sun, 28 Apr 2002 07:01:05 -0000 " iris054 " wrote: > I've been having a lot of pain in one of my hands for a long time. > It's in the thumb joint where it joins onto the wrist, and most of > the pain seems to be on the palm side of the joint. It hurts every > time I try to use the hand, and sometimes even when I'm not trying > to use it. Once in awhile it's so bad I can't sleep. BTW, I'm > double-jointed in my fingers/thumbs, etc (technically, probably > Ehlers Danlos Type III). > > I finally broke down and went to the doc (my insurance only covers > alopathic). They took an x-ray, which showed totally normal bones > (whew!), so it's in the soft tissues. This is NOT carpal tunnel, > and the braces for carpal tunnel don't imobilize this joint, so > don't help. They said the x-ray ruled out arthritis (also whew!). > They said I should see an orthopaedic doctor. > > What can an orthopaedist do for me? I'm afraid he'll just want to > give me cortisone shots, which don't sound like such a good idea to > me. Or are they? Should I keep persuing this looking for a > diagnosis? It's probably a longstanding tendonitis. Or are there > some herbs that might help, or any way to get a brace that will > protect that joint for awhile? Anybody got a thought for what I > might do next? > > Thanks, > > Melinda > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any > natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician > and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as > long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any > person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products > from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and > members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Michael: If the flamenco music works at all, you *have* to tell us why, okay??? *lol* -ST On Sun, 28 Apr 2002 06:38:21 -0700 Michael Riversong wrote: > Orthopedists don't necessarily give out a lot of drugs, so trying one out > may be worthwhile. You also might want to check in with an > osteopath. They > are a step away from convention M.D. practices, and rarely use drugs. > > Also please do try listening to flamenco music in the near future, and let > me know if that provides any relief. > > I have an intuition that perhaps a bit of Lemon Balm tea will help you. I > don't know why, because that's not generally indicated for this type of > condition. At least it tastes good and can't hurt you. > > At 07:01 AM 4/28/02 -0000, you wrote: > >I've been having a lot of pain in one of my hands for a long time. > >It's in the thumb joint where it joins onto the wrist, and most of > >the pain seems to be on the palm side of the joint. It hurts every > >time I try to use the hand, and sometimes even when I'm not trying > >to use it. Once in awhile it's so bad I can't sleep. BTW, I'm > >double-jointed in my fingers/thumbs, etc (technically, probably > >Ehlers Danlos Type III). > > > >I finally broke down and went to the doc (my insurance only covers > >alopathic). They took an x-ray, which showed totally normal bones > >(whew!), so it's in the soft tissues. This is NOT carpal tunnel, > >and the braces for carpal tunnel don't imobilize this joint, so > >don't help. They said the x-ray ruled out arthritis (also whew!). > >They said I should see an orthopaedic doctor. > > > >What can an orthopaedist do for me? I'm afraid he'll just want to > >give me cortisone shots, which don't sound like such a good idea to > >me. Or are they? Should I keep persuing this looking for a > >diagnosis? It's probably a longstanding tendonitis. Or are there > >some herbs that might help, or any way to get a brace that will > >protect that joint for awhile? Anybody got a thought for what I > >might do next? > > > >Thanks, > > > >Melinda > > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any > natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician > and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as > long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any > person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products > from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and > members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 Melinda, I would try MSM... It worked wonders for my father... had wrist problems to begin with... the pain is gone and the circulation improved, etc... 500 mg 3 a day for a week then 2 aday for a week then 1 continuing... Dad still takes one a day even after it got better.... Suzi iris054 <clicker wrote: I've been having a lot of pain in one of my hands for a long time. It's in the thumb joint where it joins onto the wrist, and most of the pain seems to be on the palm side of the joint. It hurts every time I try to use the hand, and sometimes even when I'm not trying to use it. Once in awhile it's so bad I can't sleep. BTW, I'm double-jointed in my fingers/thumbs, etc (technically, probably Ehlers Danlos Type III).I finally broke down and went to the doc (my insurance only covers alopathic). They took an x-ray, which showed totally normal bones (whew!), so it's in the soft tissues. This is NOT carpal tunnel, and the braces for carpal tunnel don't imobilize this joint, so don't help. They said the x-ray ruled out arthritis (also whew!). They said I should see an orthopaedic doctor. What can an orthopaedist do for me? I'm afraid he'll just want to give me cortisone shots, which don't sound like such a good idea to me. Or are they? Should I keep persuing this looking for a diagnosis? It's probably a longstanding tendonitis. Or are there some herbs that might help, or any way to get a brace that will protect that joint for awhile? Anybody got a thought for what I might do next?Thanks,Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 At 4:15 PM -0700 4/28/02, Suzanne Nottmeier wrote: > Melinda, > > I would try MSM... It worked wonders for my father... had wrist problems to >begin with... the pain is gone and the circulation improved, etc... 500 >mg 3 a day for a week then 2 aday for a week then 1 continuing... Dad still >takes one a day even after it got better.... > There are some topical creams with msm and glutatione which I use when I injure myself. That might be aplace to start to get a quick relief while taking the oral variety mentioned above Zip The Dragonmaster Heaven on Earth dragonmasterzip He who rules truly serves and she who serves truly rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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