3rd thumb surgery in a year

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

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.

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...

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).

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.

Written enough here-gabby today. <lol>

Love ya' all,

CindyH

Wisc.