Anyone suffering from "Trigger Finger"? - Pain Management Message Board

pixiepoodle · 07-11-2003, 11:50 AM

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?

1percenter · 07-11-2003, 01:23 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

lacydoll · 07-11-2003, 03:05 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

whitster · 09-30-2003, 05:45 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, 11:56 AM

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.