Re: 3rd thumb surgery in a year

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OUCH OUCH OUCH! Cindy, that sounds terrible, that you clench you jaw

and it runs all over the place! I think I also sometimes clench my

jaw when in pain.

You take care of YOU!

Love Lana

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Hi Cindy H.,

Sorry about your thumb surgery, but also glad they can do something about

it. Good luck! Stay in touch.

Sincerely, S.

3rd thumb surgery in a year

> Oops....I sent out a blank before....my hand is quicker than my eyes...<g>

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> I saw my hand surgeon today. We agreed it's time to do the other thumb. A

right basilar thumb joint with the coiled tendon procedure. It's scheduled

for March 25th.

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> For months it's been getting so bad I can't use it to do things like zip,

button, etc. (nor hold my denture to brush it.) And I'm constantly dropping

things...

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> The left thumb had this same surgery done a year ago, and the left middle

thumb joint was fused 5+ months ago.

> Both are doing fantastic. I'm *so* glad I had them done. I've never had

this much stability before. (in either thumb).

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> Everything short of surgery has been tried to relieve the pain. Therapy,

cortisone injection, and even splinting. None give me relief now. It hurts

24 hours a day.

> It radiates up my arm, into my neck, and ends up leaving me with severe

headaches. I even clench my teeth without being aware of it. (just like with

the other thumb.) Despite doing the exercises I've been loosing pinching

strength.

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> Written enough here-gabby today. <lol>

> Love ya' all,

> CindyH

> Wisc.

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