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Suggest Remedy For Painful Thumb In Elderly

I am a relatively mobile 66year old female that lives alone and is sometime too independent. I will always carry more than I should, and that is why I m wondering if I strained my thumb. I do have arthritis, but it isn t that bad yet. What should I do in terms of hot or cold, wrapping, or whatever. No swelling or discoloration, but continuous level 4 or 5 on the pain chart?????
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you probably having osteoarthritis of carpometacarpal joint of thumb. Treatment of it is Diacerine and glucosamine. For pain relief analgesic such as ibuprofen is useful. Heat fomentation is helpful. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link:
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Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Thumb In Elderly

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you probably having osteoarthritis of carpometacarpal joint of thumb. Treatment of it is Diacerine and glucosamine. For pain relief analgesic such as ibuprofen is useful. Heat fomentation is helpful. You can discuss your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.