Question 1

what homeopathic remedy are available to reduce the pain from trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Trigger Finger: This problem is chronic and calls for a deep-acting remedy prescribed for your whole constitution.  A well-trained homeopathic practitioner can help -- self-prescription isn't wise because you'll be blinded in important ways.  Any of hundreds of remedies are possible in your case, but a few of the more frequently called for in situations like yours are causticum, ruta, and rhus tox.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: you can inject it with steroids at first.  if that does not work: surgery is the only thing that will count.

Question 3

is there a non-invasive or home treatment for trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Rest: The first home treatment is rest. Many times the trigger finger comes from inflammation around the tendon from overuse, trauma, or swelling from other problems. Rest may be all that's needed. You can also try daily icing in an ice bath or direct ice to calm it down.

Question 4

is there any promising research being done for trigger finger treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Surgery is the truly option with the best success rate. Steroid injections help but are temporary, weaken the joint and tissue and bone, and become less effective over time. Discuss the best options, even occupational hand therapy, with your hand surgeon.

Question 5

what is the treatment for trigger finger? have had for 2 days and keeps locking & clicking. tried splint overnight but no relief. not swollen or pain.

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: Tape the finger which is sticking or "triggering " to the one next to it for several days. Start consistent use of NSAID like ibuprofen 600 mg with food 3x a day for 10-14 days. Continue to splint affected finger out straight at nite for several weeks. Avoid activities which produce finger pain or triggering

Question 6

can i take an anti inflammatory for trigger finger or should i see a doctor for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Assessment:  Cortisone injections may help improve function of the finger. An anti-inflammatory is more likely to help with pain. Do encourage medical assessment.

Question 7

i have trigger finger of the middle finger of my right hand.this is my dominant hand. is physical therapy a worthy treatment option & if yes, how?

Accepted Answer

May be: But most of the times a steroid injection may be needed to alleviate trigger finger symptoms.

Question 8

is ice an effective non-drug treatment for trigger finger alongside splint? how long to ice if it is? thumb is swollen at joint.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: because trigger finger is caused by chronic, not acute, inflammation.  But trigger finger does not usually present with swelling.  Ask your doctor if it could be something else.

Question 9

which is better: naproxen or voltaren (diclofenac) for trigger finger (thumb) treatment? want least side effects but effective inflammation treatment.

Accepted Answer

Naproxen v Voltaren (diclofenac): That's like asking if Batman is better than Superman! Both Naproxen &amp; Voltaren (diclofenac) are NSAIDs. For that matter, so is Ibuprofen. It's just that Naproxen &amp; Ibuprofen are available w/o prescription in States whereas Voltaren (diclofenac) requires prescription. Because they're all NSAIDs, they function exactly the same. For each drug, risk &amp; benefit varies depending upon dose. In the end, only you can decide which 4u

Question 10

is there a faster treatment for trigger fingers? i have them in both hands and need relief.  how did they develop in both hands?

Accepted Answer

Injections?: Steroid injections can work nicely, but if that fails surgical release is straight forward.

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What is the best treatment for trigger finger?

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Is there a non-invasive or home treatment for trigger finger?

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Is there any promising research being done for trigger finger treatment?

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What is the treatment for trigger finger? have had for 2 days and keeps locking & clicking. tried splint overnight but no relief. not swollen or pain.

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Can i take an anti inflammatory for trigger finger or should i see a doctor for treatment?

A member asked:

I have trigger finger of the middle finger of my right hand.this is my dominant hand. is physical therapy a worthy treatment option & if yes, how?

A member asked:

Is ice an effective non-drug treatment for trigger finger alongside splint? how long to ice if it is? thumb is swollen at joint.

A member asked:

Which is better: naproxen or voltaren (diclofenac) for trigger finger (thumb) treatment? want least side effects but effective inflammation treatment.

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Is there a faster treatment for trigger fingers? i have them in both hands and need relief. how did they develop in both hands?

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