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Anyone Else Dealing With Multiple Trigger Fingers? What All Do You Do.

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Roseburg, OR

Tried diclofenac cream - How long before it does something - doesn't seem to work. Rheumy said to put it on my palm. Typing has gotten harder and I have two more months before I retire.

June 26, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Arthritis rings help stabilize the joints and you can still bend them. Wearing them correctly is important. They won't cut off your circulation if you swell bc they are spiraled and adjustable. Check Etsy and Amazon. The flat, skinny type are not comfortable as the edges are sharp. My right ring finger and left thumb were the worst. During a flare they make my joints feel much better and no hang ups or clicking.

June 27, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Managing multiple trigger fingers can involve several strategies:

- Rest and Splinting: Allow the tendons to rest. Your healthcare provider may recommend wearing a splint or using buddy taping (taping the affected finger to an adjacent one)
- Heat and Ice: Applying heat and ice can help reduce swelling.
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Managing multiple trigger fingers can involve several strategies:

- Rest and Splinting: Allow the tendons to rest. Your healthcare provider may recommend wearing a splint or using buddy taping (taping the affected finger to an adjacent one).
- Heat and Ice: Applying heat and ice can help reduce swelling.
- Stretching Exercises: Gentle stretching exercises may improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
- Cortisone Injections: Your provider might give you a cortisone shot to reduce swelling in the tendon tunnel.
- Surgery: If non-surgical treatments don't work, surgery might be necessary, especially if the finger is locked in a bent position.

Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

June 26, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I thought shots in my hand were helpful

June 27, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I did the shots in my hands and it helped me. If it pops back up the doc said surgery.

June 27, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I use compression gloves by Duerer that work well for me since I do type a lot

June 26, 2024

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