Question 1

i pulled an all nighter. can being really tired trigger joint pain in someone with lupus? even if i didn't do anything too physically demanding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lack of sleep increases inflammation and can, indeed, trigger a lupus flare-up. Try to get back to proper sleeping asap and ask your doctor for help if this is difficult or does not bring relief in a short time. Good sleep hygiene is a really important factor in your management of the condition. I'm glad you asked. It will be okay once you're back on track.  See comments for a good link to info.

Question 2

could receiving a cortisone shot in my thumb joint for trigger thumb cause me to get a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone shot: The answer is no. While taking cortisone orally (e.g., prednisone) could indeed predispose to a yeast infection, injecting it into a single joint affects only that joint. There will be no systemic side effects including yeast infections.

Question 3

painful ganglion cyst and trigger finger in middle joint. am currently 21 weeks pregnant. is it safe to use local anesthetic for surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Local anesthesia is safe at any stage of pregnancy but you have to speak to to your OB doctor before any procedure

Question 4

can pills that are good for joints help with trigger finger?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anti-inflamatories such as ibuprophen, naproxen, are useful for both problems.  Glucosameine type products will not help trigger finger.

Question 5

does trigger thumb surgery hurt? do they cut the whole joint open?

Accepted Answer

Minor surgery: This is relatively minor surgery that does not involve the joint as long as it is not an advanced or comicated case. It involves releasing a band like constriction with near immediate release but please follow postop instructions and therapy and all should proceed well.

Question 6

can a flu shot trigger a migraine and severe joint pain?

Accepted Answer

I dought it!: I have given many this year with not one reaction adversely. If your allergic to eggs the shot not indicated- have pcp look for other reasons for your complaints.

Question 7

hit my middle finger reaching for a basketball -  the middle joint is pretty swollen, what should trigger me going to seek orthopedic help ?

Accepted Answer

Pain &/or deformity: Any persistent pain or deformity after an injury should be checked by your family doctor or orthopedist. Also, any diminishment of function would also warrant a visit.

Question 8

is it possible that joint pain in the hand be triggered by a shoulder injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, its called reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

Question 9

stiff finger joints in the morning  , right hand finger finger has trigger action   gets easier after getting up   not painful but discomforting?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: I assume you must be above 50 years of age. There is more tendency to develop Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease as we age. Stiffness in the hand joints are common symptoms. will get better with movement within 30 min. Apply warm water
 And you described the classic decryption of  Trigger finger. Ortho. can help you if this is very annoying to you.

Question 10

was holding trigger on a carpet cleaner saturday and when done my thumb was swollen and looked bruised at the base. could hardly bend it. been icing it and pain is much less but joint still looks swollen. should i get an x-ray? is this serious?

Accepted Answer

: It is likely from repetitive motion injury. After icing it for one day, switch to warm compresses. A fracture is unlikely. If it is improving, give it some time. If it is not better in 3-4 days, see a doctor.
Wish you good health!

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A member asked:

I pulled an all nighter. can being really tired trigger joint pain in someone with lupus? even if i didn't do anything too physically demanding?

A member asked:

Could receiving a cortisone shot in my thumb joint for trigger thumb cause me to get a yeast infection?

A member asked:

Painful ganglion cyst and trigger finger in middle joint. am currently 21 weeks pregnant. is it safe to use local anesthetic for surgery?

A member asked:

Can pills that are good for joints help with trigger finger?

A member asked:

Does trigger thumb surgery hurt? do they cut the whole joint open?

A member asked:

Can a flu shot trigger a migraine and severe joint pain?

A member asked:

Hit my middle finger reaching for a basketball - the middle joint is pretty swollen, what should trigger me going to seek orthopedic help ?

A member asked:

Is it possible that joint pain in the hand be triggered by a shoulder injury?

A member asked:

Stiff finger joints in the morning , right hand finger finger has trigger action gets easier after getting up not painful but discomforting?

A member asked:

Was holding trigger on a carpet cleaner saturday and when done my thumb was swollen and looked bruised at the base. could hardly bend it. been icing it and pain is much less but joint still looks swollen. should i get an x-ray? is this serious?

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