A member asked:

Trigger thumb- used 500mg naproxen 4 a wk. still somewhat swollen & lock/unlock. use longer? diclofenac gel b4 that. any option instead of cortisone?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Surgery, therapy: Options include surgical release and course of therapy with nighttime extension splinting. Naprosyn (naproxen) typically taken twice per day not 4 per week to be effective. Cortisone can be very effective especially in the early phase.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Cortisone shot: Your best option! You have some scarring of the tendon sheath!

Answered 10/28/2017

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