Thumb pains - General Health Message Board

Joe888 · 04-27-2005, 02:26 PM

The muscle in my thumb or what you see mainly when you make a fist with the fingers looking at you. Well that muscle sometimes gives me some good amount of pain when i draw or do something like write for a long time. This a early sign of carpal tunnel?!?!?! Im only 16 so ***?Its mainly my right hand which is my writing and everything hand. I can make wierd hand gestures and it will give me pain also.

retrospective · 04-28-2005, 03:54 AM

try writing and drawing with a lighter grip? and see if the pain eases off.. also try exercising your thumb (just wiggling it around a bit every so often). if the pain doesnt go away soon make an appointment to see a doctor

quincy · 04-28-2005, 12:04 PM

Hi,

Try physical therapy, ultrasound, chiropractics, accupressure or accupuncture. ARe you using text messaging on your cell phone a lot?

The suggestion of using a lighter grip when writing or drawing is a good one.....add to it a much thicker pen or pencil (Dr Grip has a few available at stationary stores).

You might also consider how you sleep (position of your hand), computer mouse, sitting position, driving positions...etc. It's all activities, not just writing and drawing.

Check out Repetative Strain Injury and see what exercises are available. Do not overdo any exercises..they will work against the healing process.

I have RSI from doing hair, sign language and computer use. I use hand braces on occasion when sleeping. I've also done physical therapy, ultra sound, accupuncture and chiropractics. They will all work...
Aspirin will help with inflammation, but don't do a steady dose of it.

Hope you get better soon.
quincy