pixiepoodle
07-11-2003, 02:50 PM
I don't know where to post my question, so since many people on here have numeous other questions I thought I'd give it a go.
I developed trigger finger awhile back (where your finger locks and stays in place when you bend your finger, i.e., in my case when it happens frequently when I hold a pen/pencil). What I want to know is if anyone has had the steriod shots, how long does the effects last and how painful are they?
I developed trigger finger awhile back (where your finger locks and stays in place when you bend your finger, i.e., in my case when it happens frequently when I hold a pen/pencil). What I want to know is if anyone has had the steriod shots, how long does the effects last and how painful are they?
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1percenter
07-11-2003, 04:23 PM
Hello Pixie,
I also have my fingers lock up[ both hands +all fingers] I am on high doses of steriods and have been for a long time.But I don't have any advice for you because the Dr's don't seem to have a clue as to why this happens.
Please keep us posted as I am seeking an answer also.
may your pain be low and your days be bright
noj
I also have my fingers lock up[ both hands +all fingers] I am on high doses of steriods and have been for a long time.But I don't have any advice for you because the Dr's don't seem to have a clue as to why this happens.
Please keep us posted as I am seeking an answer also.
may your pain be low and your days be bright
noj
lacydoll
07-11-2003, 06:05 PM
I had trigger thumb deformity and was told by a doc to take high potency zinc , which I done and in about 2 to 3 weeks ,,it was all well. The cortezone done no good and I had it for some months ..It never came back so guess it worked (G)
Arlene
Arlene
whitster
09-30-2003, 08:42 AM
I have trigger finger in 4 fingers. Two in each hand. It started with one then the second and a year later, the other hand. I had it diagnosed by several doctors. I tried the steroid injections twice. For me, they didnt do any good. I think that it doesnt help many people with this problem. ALso, you shouldnt get the injection more than a couple of times because it could damage the tendon. I am having the release surgery on one hand the day after tomorrow. It is a 5 minute (per finger) operation. They use something called a hockey knife to do it. I researched it a bit. If you are interested, I can let you know after I have it done. I cant wait to be able to hold things again without that locking. e-mail me at whitreese@hotmail.com if you want to hear about the operation etc.
whitster
09-30-2003, 08:45 AM
Oh, I forgot. The steroid shot goes right into your upper palm. It was the most painfull thing that I have ever felt. Apparently, there are a ton of nerves there. The doctor even put ice in it first but still, I was sweating and starting to tear up. He told me that sometimes women faint when they give shots there. I am not a woman, but I almost did! I'm hoping the surgery isn't so bad. On the bright side, my doctor mixed lidocaine (sp?) with the cortisone so the numbness kicked in very fast after he stuck the needle in.
pixiepoodle
10-01-2003, 02:56 PM
Thanks for the info on the injections. I don't think I want to get one if its that painful. I'm surprised that the dr. didn't put a numbing agent on your hand instead of ice. My mom had trigger finger on 2 fingers, but I vaguely remember her showing me how her fingers locked and getting surgery. She never mentioned getting injections and since she (and my dad) are deceased, I can't ask about her experience with it. Please post after you have the surgery.
dwpavlik
10-01-2003, 07:36 PM
Just a little more info. I have this as well but it comes and goes. I have had it for several years. I was given a cortisone shot in my thumb and finger it seems as though no matter what is in the needle it will hurt. It put me into tears and I was not able to drive home for an hour after the shot. But on the positive side, It sure helped the problem. But it only lasted 6 months. A working treatment but the pain for the amount of time in relief. I chose to never get it again. I just click my fingers around and make things wok as best I can. Pretty much the same as others have said. Just backing them up with another kind of shot. It was put into my finger at the base of the hand. OUCH!!
Don :(
Don :(
pixiepoodle
10-02-2003, 02:31 PM
Thanks so much for the replies. Since I have only 1 finger bothering me, I will wait until it gets unbearable and then opt for the surgery. I figure if I'm going to be in pain, I'd rather it be from surgery which would get rid of the problem permanently.