I'm falling apart.

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Originally Posted by DaniW

What does the "trigger thumb" feel like? I've had pain in my thumb for a couple of years but haven't figured out why. I've had an x-ray and arthritis or any kind of break has been ruled out. The doctor says that it is likely some sort of repetitive motion injury. I've been using this thumb immobilizing splint at night and found that it has helped a lot with the pain. Aging is hard!!

Trigger Thumb is from repetitive movement and the main symptom that separates it from other tendon issues is that it the digit will "freeze" in place. When mine happens, my ring and pinky finger get stuck at the joints and stretching them back out hurts like heck.

I should probably start wearing a brace to bed too, but I hate having one on all the time.

What has worked best for my thumb is this brace:



It provides the most support at the base where I need it.