Trigger Finger

Are there any really good pain creams that can help with trigger finger pain compounded by osteoarthritis? ## Hello, Irene! How are you? What have you tried, so far? I'm wondering if something such as BenGay might help? Although, I am not sure how good it will work for such an issue, it may also cause some skin irritation and redness as side effects, according to the FDA. Does anyone else have any suggestions that might help?

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My insurance won't cover any treatment for trigger finger (it's actually my thumb) but my doctor put me on 75mg Diclofenac 2x/daily. How long does it typically take to get rid of this condition? I've had trigger thumb for a month now and the doctor just put me on Diclofenac last week because it didn't just go away on it's own. I'm basically wondering how much longer I have to have a useless left hand! LOL ## There is really no specific time frame that can be given, it really depends on how severe it is, your own body's rate of healing and etc. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it can help with pain and swelling. Learn more Diclofenac details here. Has your doctor given you any other advice, such as using cold and warm packs, or etc?

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Can neurogen E cure a trigger finger? I do not want to undergo surgery as advised by an orthopedic surgeon. How many pcs do I have to take, and for how long? ## can i take neurogen e everyday? Is it safe to take together with vitamin c? when will be the best time to take this? ## i bought 10 pcs of NUEROGEN E, and take it during night time before i go to bed, after taking it for 2 days, i found out that my urine is pinkish, as the nuerogen e tablet is colored pink violate...i felt alerted, and keep on observing...for 2 days now my urine is still colored..do i have to consult a doctor? I stop consuming my remaing stocks. ## Can i take neurogen e even if im in my hypertention maintenance medicine too? ## my high blood pressre is 140 / 100. is it okay to take neurogen e? ## safe po bang ma...

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Hi I am taking 4mg of Methylprednisoolone for trigger finger. I am experiencing headache what can I take to help relieve this. ## As long as your doctor approves, you should be able to take Acetaminophen (Tylenol), but you should check with them, first. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can I take benadryl diphenhydramine with methylprednisolone tablet4 mg .u have a lot of muscus in my throat. I think I'm having a allergic reaction behind the steroids pills ## What headache med can I take...I’m currently taking Medrol 4mg and I have an excusiating headache??

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Have generalized pain and muscle pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, trigger finger, backpain ## Hello, Austin! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Escitalopram, which is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety and some types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been prescribed diclofenac gel and was wondering if there are any side effects. I was given this as oral nsaids are very hard on my stomach. Also, is this beneficial for a condition called Trigger finger? ## It can cause the same side effects as other NSAIDs, however, since it is topical, your body doesn't tend to absorb as much of it, so this prevents these problems for most people. It can generally help with any condition involving pain and inflammation, however, as with any drug, it doesn't work for everyone. As with any medication, the only thing you can really do is try it and see if it helps. ## If there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know. ## To Verwon, Thank you for the input. So far the diclofenac gel seems to help with the inflammation an...

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I've recently found that i've 8.2 uric acid level, is it harmful for kidneys? Which foods & medicines can be helpful lowering the high level of uric acid? ## i am suffering from a gout problem my trigger finger and rigth foot second figer get stiff during day time it is painfull my uric acid is 8.3 and doctor prescribed me 1. feuric 40 2. nurokind plus 3. indocap sr please tell me what these medicines do and is it safe to take it ## Iam facing uric acid problem whic is upto 7 ...suggest precautions I

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In Aug. of 2016, I fell and broke my arm. I took Oxycodone for pain for about 3 months. It was the best sleep I'd had in 13 years (since my son passed away). Then my doc took it away. On Feb. 13, 2017, I had a trigger finger repaired and he gave me Oxycodone again. This time, I have a headache and trouble sleeping. Why is this? Oh and I only take it at night. If I take it more than that, I get very sick and sweaty. Thank you. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, so your body may have changed with age, causing you to experience them, now, though you didn't before. The FDA also warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and you may also experience dry mouth, and constipation. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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This last time my doctor changed my pain meds from Opana 10mg every 8 hr. and oxycontin 20mg twice a day TO Opana ER 15mg every 12 hours and Dilaudid 4mg every six hours I was crying and pretty hopeless with diabetic neuropathy in legs and arms, severe trigger fingers, hip pain, and my knees about to blow off with pain. I also have fibromyalgia. This doctor says that they will get in trouble if they change any of my meds. I said I'd rather just not be here living if I have to suffer like this. Hubby has dropped my bed from an extremely high bed to being on the floor (which has helped my hips). I dip my hands in scalding hot wax just to divert from the trigger finger pain. I use tubes of Bengay every two months. I no longer fix my hair b/c the tendon in my right shoulder is shredded ...

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I share this experience in the hope of helping others who are suffering similar problems as a result of either Covid vaccines or the virus itself. Not long after my third Covid shot I started getting pins and needles in my fingers and hands. I blamed poor circulation at first but the problem quickly grew to severe pain in my hands and fingers, and trigger finger. The pain got so bad I consulted my GP who referred me to a specialist, who prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs. This then caused heart palpitations (I have a history of cardiac issues) so I stopped the medication immediately and survived on Panadol and, on bad days, Tramal 150. The problem got so bad that I couldn't open the screw top on a bottle of wine, and even the simple task of cleaning my teeth was painful. A second do...

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I am perplexed. I have been going to pain management for back pain and bursitis. I have had several surgeries in the last 6 years. Back-bone sciatica on the right leg,Spurs and spondylitis. foot surgery right foot for bunion-with 4 posts in my toes guess cause of the hammer toe, both hands for carpel tunnel with 4 trigger fingers. Broken ankle on left foot. My feet swell and hurt.On the left lower back chronic pain hardly can function in the am till I have taken pain med down my left leg deep into my femor. I think something is wrong with my body. I just can't figure out all this dang pain. Some days I feel useless. Any idea or suggestions? I am sick of hurting I try not to take the pain med until I can not stand it any more. As I am typing this I have noticed 2 more trigger fingers...

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My annual infusion is due this month. I need shoulder surgery. How long do I need to wait after the infusion to have it done? I am scheduled to have two dental implants at the end of June. May I presume that is far enough into the future? I am in my mid-70s and have had two infusions in 2015 and 2016. ## Had reclast infusion July 11, 2023 . Now need surgery for trigger finger. How long should I wait to schedule surgery.

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I have used 150mg per day for six months, to deal with osteoarthritis in the hip. I moved from Oxycontin to Lyrica, and am satisfied with this decision. My hip replacement is pending within the next month or so. Lyrica is so effective in stopping the pain, I am wondering whether to stay on it, and keep pushing off the operation. The side effects that I have encountered are short term memory loss, decrease in stool volume and constipation. It is even hard to fart...perhaps it effects sphincter muscles in the body. I have put 8kg on since I began using lyrica, and I was initially alarmed when I developed trigger finger in all of my knuckles. I suffer from anxiety and depression, so was interested to see what the mood stabilizing aspect of the drug did. The depression is still there, but a...

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I have 3 bottles of Meloxicam that have never been opened. They expired in 2016 and January 2017. Are they still good? ## Are they in pharmacy dispensed bottles, or the original factory sealed bottles? When they are place in a pharmacy sealed bottle, they are usually good for one year from the date you receive them, according to FDA directions, though while recently talking to a doctor about it, she informed me that the U.S. is the only country that requires an expiration date, most of them are good for many, many years. If they are in the original factory sealed containers, they are usually good for 4 to 5 years, under FDA law. ## My meloxicam is one year old and I have a diayanos of trigger finger on left thumb. It is becoming sore and stiff again I found a bottle of 15 mg tablets yes...

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Started Lyrica in Sept 2011 with 75mg 2X a day and doctor has increased it to 150mgs 3x a day until 2 weeks ago because of my desperate plea that i was not getting anymore benifits. The swelling in my hand and legs was extreem. hair loss, myfront teeth were numb,, trouble breathing started one month after he prescribed lyrica and gave me a puffer. Confusion or memory loss....i was feeling like i was losing my mind. i am now down to 150 mg and next week i am suppose to go down to one. I am worried about withdrawls. I also take Naproxen, citalopram, oxycodone and have been on medication for mva"s for almost 20 years. i am 39 now.. I was diagnosed with nerve damage to my hands, fibromialgia. chronic back pain, thorasic outlet syndrome, whith trigger finger syndrome, sciatia, tmj and a ...

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The doctor prescribed Defja 6mg twice a day for 10 days. Can this steroid tablet have side effects on me in 10 days time?