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Nerve in left hand thumb was cut off in jan. was still busy with rehab when lockdown happened. been overcompensating with right hand. pain in right hand just below thumb started yesterday. ice & splitting helps a bit. is there a hand brace i can buy?
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Very common: pain at the base of the thumb is often a tendinitis from overuse and no history of trauma. A bowling type splint or wrist splint at walmart can help. You want to decrease the motion of the thumb. ibuprofen can help if you have no containdications. Topical DMSO is often used in sports and veterinary use. Needs to be diluted with 20% water (bottled not tap). Aspercreme, capsaicin creme can also help
Answered 4/14/2020
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