Question 1

i have dislocated my right thumb in the past 20 years ago, and it never healed properly, my thumb for the past two weeks feels weak and i have a feeling it might dislocate at any second. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: If you are experiencing weakness and instability in your thumb, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. A dislocated thumb that has not healed properly can lead to chronic pain, weakness, and instability, which can significantly impact your daily life.

Question 2

my thumb hurts and feels weak. why?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: The most common cause of pain at the base of the thumb is arthritis. Pain is typically worse with use - especially pinching, turning a key, and trying to open a lid. Treatment is with splinting, medication, and heat. If pain persists see a hand surgeon.

Question 3

help with a potential thumb injury--muscle is really weak?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Weakness of the thumb can be caused by injury to the median nerve  - one of major nerves that innervates part of your hand. However, it's impossible to know how to address this problem without more information about the nature of your injury.

Question 4

my left fingers are weak weaken and curved. my right thumb has a bulge. could it be something serious?

Accepted Answer

Probably arthritis: Has this been a slowly progressive condition? As arthritis develops bumps occur from bone spur formation, and the joints can become crooked as ligaments stretch out and bone resorbs.

Question 5

dislocated thumb - lingering pain/weakness.  will arthritis set in?

Accepted Answer

Bad news: When you have dislocated thumb that not good , you should check out and treated. Thank you.

Question 6

my left thumb has been twitching all day continually the the past 3 days. my arm is weak and at times feels heavy. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: What you're describing could be due to nerve irritation of the nerve going to the muscle. Could be a local problem in the thumb or forearm. Could also be coming from the origin of those nerves in the neck. Three days duration is not yet a reason to be worried. If it persists or recurs frequently then it should be more thoroughly evaluated.

Question 7

thumb jerked backward 2 wks ago.  it's weak with out thumb splint hard to move, still painful at times. is it a sprain or something else?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: You need an exam and then treatment. Wearing a splint can make the digit stiff so see your doctor so you can have the proper treatment

Question 8

my left thumb had a bad cramp and i couldn't move it. now both pointer fingers and my thumb feel weak and hurts when i use force.what happened?

Accepted Answer

Go to Rehab doc: Or a hand surgeon (orthopedics). Consider getting an emg/ncs which can be done by a rehab or neurology doctor.

Question 9

i'm so scared. 37 year old female. noticed my thumb twitched a couple times within the week and now my arm feels weak. could it be parkinson's?

Accepted Answer

Not parkinsons: you need to talk to a neurologist for more details but no Parkinson's does not cause weakness, it causes tremor at rest, cogwheel rigidity and slowness of movement

Question 10

last4 days both thumbs  are weak/hurt when i pick things up-i press down between thumb/pointer finger it hurts in the muscle areause the computer a lot lately how can i strengthen & lessen  pain im 27?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This look like tennis elbow with radiating pain to the first two fingers bilaterally. You need to see a doctor know how to do trigger point injection. This is from over use the muscles and cause tendinitis. I just saw a patient with same symptom like you few weeks ago and trigger point injection resolved the problem.

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I have dislocated my right thumb in the past 20 years ago, and it never healed properly, my thumb for the past two weeks feels weak and i have a feeling it might dislocate at any second. what should i do?

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My thumb hurts and feels weak. why?

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Help with a potential thumb injury--muscle is really weak?

A member asked:

My left fingers are weak weaken and curved. my right thumb has a bulge. could it be something serious?

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Dislocated thumb - lingering pain/weakness. will arthritis set in?

A member asked:

My left thumb has been twitching all day continually the the past 3 days. my arm is weak and at times feels heavy. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Thumb jerked backward 2 wks ago. it's weak with out thumb splint hard to move, still painful at times. is it a sprain or something else?

A member asked:

My left thumb had a bad cramp and i couldn't move it. now both pointer fingers and my thumb feel weak and hurts when i use force.what happened?

A member asked:

I'm so scared. 37 year old female. noticed my thumb twitched a couple times within the week and now my arm feels weak. could it be parkinson's?

A member asked:

Last4 days both thumbs are weak/hurt when i pick things up-i press down between thumb/pointer finger it hurts in the muscle areause the computer a lot lately how can i strengthen & lessen pain im 27?

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