Question 1

i have a mild degenerative change in the first carpal metacarpal joint, is this thumb arthritis and can i lift weights and exercise?

Accepted Answer

Thumb arthritis: The 1st cmc joint is the base of the thumb. This is thumb arthritis. You may exercise and lift weights.

Question 2

how do i know if i have thumb arthritis as a 15 year old?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: Rare at your age, but inflammatory arthritis is diagnose by physical exam, sometimes blood test and advanced imaging studies.

Question 3

what type of surgery is best for basal thumb arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Surgery for arthriti: Usually surgery is not recommended for arthritis.  See your doctor about what type of arthritis you have and what is best treatment.

Question 4

steroid shot for thumb arthritis. now excruciating pain radiating to shoulder. is this normal? i know it can take days for the injection to work, but is it normal to make it worse? if so, when will it quit hurting so badly? ice & asprin not helping

Accepted Answer

Abnormal : This is not an expected reaction to a steroid injection of the thumb. Unclear if your new pain is actually related to the injection. I would strongly recommend you revisit your provider for further evaluation.

Question 5

does thumb arthritis also cause pain in the wrist and partway up the forearm? does it make putting slight pressure on your hand very painful?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Tendons pass along the path from the forearm,to the wrist and could be affected by severe arthritis at the thumb base, causing a tendinitis, probable cause of the forearm and wrist pain. Wrist splint, ice affected area, rest affected part, consider applying Voltaren gel now OTC to painful area. Good luck

Question 6

typically how long are u in cast after cmc athroplasty surgery for basal thumb arthitis? and what is recouperation like? thank you

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies somewhat based upon surgical technique used and also surgeons preference.  But usually about 6 weeks in cast, full recovery about 12 weeks.  Thanks.

Question 7

if you have arthritis in your thumb, is it a good idea to exercise your thumb?

Accepted Answer

May be: Such arthritis needs to be evaluated by a rheumatologist.

Question 8

does hair and my thumb area is hurting could it be arthritis?

Accepted Answer

See below: I do not know what you by hair, but yes could have arthritis in your thumb.  You cannot get it in your hair.

Question 9

have got a numb thumb since last two months. some say it is arthritis. coyld you suggest any medication?

Accepted Answer

Numb thumb: Consider tendonitis ( de Quervains), or nerve compression. What type of work do you do? Do you have DM? injury/ burns? If it is repetitive work using the thumb consider breaking  every half hour to relax the thumb. may also consider use intermittently of  thumb spica splint. Other rare considerations is MS. See an orthopedist /neurologist this week.

Question 10

is it possible to keep playing guitar with arthritis in the thumbs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many medications and orthotics that can be used to help with the pain and keep one functional.

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I have a mild degenerative change in the first carpal metacarpal joint, is this thumb arthritis and can i lift weights and exercise?

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How do i know if i have thumb arthritis as a 15 year old?

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What type of surgery is best for basal thumb arthritis?

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Steroid shot for thumb arthritis. now excruciating pain radiating to shoulder. is this normal? i know it can take days for the injection to work, but is it normal to make it worse? if so, when will it quit hurting so badly? ice & asprin not helping

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Does thumb arthritis also cause pain in the wrist and partway up the forearm? does it make putting slight pressure on your hand very painful?

A member asked:

Typically how long are u in cast after cmc athroplasty surgery for basal thumb arthitis? and what is recouperation like? thank you

A member asked:

If you have arthritis in your thumb, is it a good idea to exercise your thumb?

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Does hair and my thumb area is hurting could it be arthritis?

A member asked:

Have got a numb thumb since last two months. some say it is arthritis. coyld you suggest any medication?

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Is it possible to keep playing guitar with arthritis in the thumbs?

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