2 months ago I had an operation on an arthritic joint at base of my thumb.. Since then my hand - fingers & wrist have been very stiff, swollen & painful. I have hand therapy each week, but the swelling doesn't seem to go down,
Several times each day I massage the hand, use alternative hot / cold water dips, use wax therapy, exercise all finger joints & wrist. Use a soft squeezy ball. I use finger splints several times a day. I also wear a pressure glove which I gather is supposed to help reduce swelling. I can now move my fingers into a partial fist, but the whole hand is still very painful, swollen & not able to carry anything. Any further advice appreciated for relief of this condition.
2007-10-02
00:38:43
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