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Registered: ‎04-10-2012

Re: Trigger Finger Treatment

My trigger finger resolved itself also. I was told that surgery was the only solution, so I’m glad I held off and gave my body time to correct itself.

Best of luck in getting the solution that works best for you !

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Registered: ‎08-30-2010

Re: Trigger Finger Treatment

To help with the trigger fingers I developed, the doctor gave me a shot of cortizone and in a day or two it was if nothing had ever been wrong. 
If you are in need of something more or even the shot I hope all goes well.

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment

I am really thankful for all responses here.  I hesitate to take any action before seeing Ortho Hand Surgeon on the 23rd of this month.  Especially because of all of my underlying medical issues.

 

I am not always in same amount of discomfort, stiffness or numbness,  Mine is in the index finger of left hand.  I was experiencing pain in both hands from the base of thumbs down to just above wrist.  That felt like arthritis pain and responded to topical pain meds like apercreme w/lidocaine.  A few months ago I was feeling very minor numbness sensation in left thumb just at the tip of thumb.  Did not think anything of this feeling it was so minor.  It was only about 5 weeks ago that I suddenly felt stiffness/numbness in index finger.  This is when I became concerned and made appointment with Ortho specialist I have never met; but I have been a patient with the group for shoulder issues over the years at Rush Medical Center here in Chicago, IL.

 

I will try vitamin B supplements as soon as I can.  I am homebound and coordinate either pickup when out for appt with hired driver; or a delivery from drug store Online.

 

Thanks again.

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment


@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan 

 

My PCP was scheduling surgery for for this for me when I happened to read that it can be caused by B6 deficiency. I decided to try supplementing before surgery because all surgeries are hard on our bodies and, if it was a deficiency issue, surgery would not correct it. 

 

My problem resolved itself quickly - and completely - with supplementation. No surgery necessary.


@willdob3

 

Looks like available in either 50 or 100 mg.  Which did you try, and are you continuing to use this?  I take a daily senior vitamin every day.

 

Thanks

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Registered: ‎11-01-2010

Re: Trigger Finger Treatment


@LogoFan wrote:

@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan 

 

My PCP was scheduling surgery for for this for me when I happened to read that it can be caused by B6 deficiency. I decided to try supplementing before surgery because all surgeries are hard on our bodies and, if it was a deficiency issue, surgery would not correct it. 

 

My problem resolved itself quickly - and completely - with supplementation. No surgery necessary.


@willdob3

 

Looks like available in either 50 or 100 mg.  Which did you try, and are you continuing to use this?  I take a daily senior vitamin every day.

 

Thanks


@LogoFan 

 

I do still take it. I’ll have to check the dosage later from home. I take it twice per day and that is how it was advised to take it. Oh, you want to take a specific kind - coenzymated B6, also called P-5-P. 

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment

This thread has been very helpful.  Last year I had it in my right index finger and it lasted for months and then disappeared.  About a month and a half ago, It began quite suddently in both of my thumbs and it's excruciating, sometimes so bad I cannot use my right thumb to hold anything.  Opening anything with a cap or lid is very hard and painful.  I had xrays done and all that showed was slight osteoarthritis. My PCP told me it was likely occupational which I can understand in my right hand because of the mouse but my left too? I work in an office and all of my work is done on the computer.  I am going to try the B-6 supplements.

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment


@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan wrote:

@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan 

 

My PCP was scheduling surgery for for this for me when I happened to read that it can be caused by B6 deficiency. I decided to try supplementing before surgery because all surgeries are hard on our bodies and, if it was a deficiency issue, surgery would not correct it. 

 

My problem resolved itself quickly - and completely - with supplementation. No surgery necessary.


@willdob3

 

Looks like available in either 50 or 100 mg.  Which did you try, and are you continuing to use this?  I take a daily senior vitamin every day.

 

Thanks


@LogoFan 

 

I do still take it. I’ll have to check the dosage later from home. I take it twice per day and that is how it was advised to take it. Oh, you want to take a specific kind - coenzymated B6, also called P-5-P. 


Thanks so much.  Really appreciate help.

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment


@LogoFan wrote:

@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan 

 

My PCP was scheduling surgery for for this for me when I happened to read that it can be caused by B6 deficiency. I decided to try supplementing before surgery because all surgeries are hard on our bodies and, if it was a deficiency issue, surgery would not correct it. 

 

My problem resolved itself quickly - and completely - with supplementation. No surgery necessary.


@willdob3

 

Looks like available in either 50 or 100 mg.  Which did you try, and are you continuing to use this?  I take a daily senior vitamin every day.

 

Thanks


@LogoFan 

 

When I started, I was taking 50mg 3x per day. No way would I take anything that often without thinking it was important but it is easy to find a variety of recommendations.

 

I had a hard time with that mid-day dose and, while researching, read about the higher amount, 100mg being good for eye health. I took 100mg 3x per day for a while but have been taking 100mg twice per day for a long time. 

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment


@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan wrote:

@willdob3 wrote:

@LogoFan 

 

My PCP was scheduling surgery for for this for me when I happened to read that it can be caused by B6 deficiency. I decided to try supplementing before surgery because all surgeries are hard on our bodies and, if it was a deficiency issue, surgery would not correct it. 

 

My problem resolved itself quickly - and completely - with supplementation. No surgery necessary.


@willdob3

 

Looks like available in either 50 or 100 mg.  Which did you try, and are you continuing to use this?  I take a daily senior vitamin every day.

 

Thanks


@LogoFan 

 

When I started, I was taking 50mg 3x per day. No way would I take anything that often without thinking it was important but it is easy to find a variety of recommendations.

 

I had a hard time with that mid-day dose and, while researching, read about the higher amount, 100mg being good for eye health. I took 100mg 3x per day for a while but have been taking 100mg twice per day for a long time. 


Thanks.  Will give it a try when I can.

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Re: Trigger Finger Treatment

UPDATE:

 

Saw surgeon's PA on 1/23 finally.

 

Not very encouraging.  Was told dx is trigger finger for middle finger.  She was hesitant about steroid injection because I react to steroids.  I got the shot and was told that only 50/50 chance of resolving things; takes 2 weeks for full effect; pain is normal; use ice for swelling - and the very minor tingling on thumb of same hand was carpal tunnel symptom.

 

Thumb did not have issues bending & flexing so guess not related to trigger finger issue.  I had a very tiny bump between middle & ring finger that was painful to the touch before office visit that disappeared; but was told that can happen in relation to trigger finger.

 

Did not discuss carpal tunnel because  too much information to remember at one time.

 

Since the injection middle finger is still stiff and tingling sensation has intensified.  Also yesterday noticed a hard bump in hand near middle finger.  Not yet ready to call doctor and ask more questions.

 

@gizmogal did you feel stiffness & tingling in thumb.  As I stated here I just feel very mild tingling.  Just curious about your experience because this PA mentioned carpal tunnel.

 

By the way, she said carpal tunnel is definitely not caused by using keyboard, but did not elaborate.  I did not ask further questions or explanation of her statement because I wanted to stick to one subject.  Interesting!!

 

@chickenbutt you are fortunate. No home masssage, cold or exercise helped me at all and still does not.  Still hopeful since I was told the steroid takes 2 weeks for complete results.

 

Hopefully some of you will see this post.  Can only hope and pray for some results.