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Pain is felt under the base of my thumb, went to doctor, was given meloxicam and a shot on butt, no relief, is there a home remedy for this?
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Relax the grab: You might have done better to get that shot in your thumb vs butt. Typically if it has not improved, you may be aggravating this joint by grabbing the steering wheel too tightly, or something like that. Topical Rx that have anti inflammatory properties like voltaren (diclofenac) or pennsaid rubbed into the area several times a day will help.
Answered 11/21/2014
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