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This getting old shit SUX!!!
I'm 63.5 and had Tennis Elbow Tendonitis for over 25 yrs in my rt elbow. The incident actually happened when I got clipped off a jump racing. Anyway it has progressively gotten worse over the years and I have learned to do a lot of things left-handed.
About 10 days ago I noticed my Left thumb popping (like it's out of joint) when I moved it and that now has turned into CONSTANT chronic pain! I cannot even open a Zip-lock bag for example and it is better to use my teeth!
I went for my first dirt bike ride last Friday and was CONCERNED the night before on how it would react. Thank Gawd for the sweet butter Hydraulic clutch on my KTM and while I noticed it--it wasn't too bad. My streetbike is another issue as the 01 FZ1 cable clutch is not so user friendly.
Just wondering if any of you guys have had it?
I guess the next thing is SHOTS and if that doesn't work SURGERY.
I'm 63.5 and had Tennis Elbow Tendonitis for over 25 yrs in my rt elbow. The incident actually happened when I got clipped off a jump racing. Anyway it has progressively gotten worse over the years and I have learned to do a lot of things left-handed.
About 10 days ago I noticed my Left thumb popping (like it's out of joint) when I moved it and that now has turned into CONSTANT chronic pain! I cannot even open a Zip-lock bag for example and it is better to use my teeth!
I went for my first dirt bike ride last Friday and was CONCERNED the night before on how it would react. Thank Gawd for the sweet butter Hydraulic clutch on my KTM and while I noticed it--it wasn't too bad. My streetbike is another issue as the 01 FZ1 cable clutch is not so user friendly.
Just wondering if any of you guys have had it?
I guess the next thing is SHOTS and if that doesn't work SURGERY.
I never had any popping like the OP though.
The Shop
Sorry man, hope you find a good way to manage it.
Earliest is the 18th.
Thanks for the info guys. 👍
It took a couple of months for the finger to get back to normal after surgery.
The doctor gave me a steroid shot which was not fun!
He said there's a 70% chance will work and if not the 2nd shot will have a 30% chance of working after that it's surgery.
1st day or 2 it seemed like it did not do much and then after a few days I can move it now it's not locked up but is still popping if I move it but no pain like before, slight pain that will probably get worse.
It's definitely not right and I'm gonna wait to riding season is over out here and probably just go ahead and get the operation. I do not believe a second shot will work.
Not sure what type of shot it was.
Received the shot in January and it worked.
For the last 10 days or so it's BACK!
Riding season is around the corner and need to get it fixed right so I'm not gonna mess around with another shot and just get the surgery.
Sux getting OLD.
Happens in every finger but my thumbs. Started when I was 14 or 15. Life I reckon
What’s your hydration level like? I find when I drop below 58%, my fingers start cramping and locking up.
Pit Row
Last year I had Trigger Finger rectification done on 6 fingers - 3 on each hand.
I went through injections, that worked for only a few weeks.
For a bloke that works with his hands ( as well as my scone) , the trigger finger ( and before that, Carpal tunnel that needed surgery on both wrists), it became so bloody hard to do what I do. Hell, even driving a car became difficult.
So far the 6 fingers have returned to full use. I've the 2 thumbs to do now.
It's really weird to see what's going on with Trigger Finger - you think it's an obstruction in the joint, but watching the Ultra Sounds, you see a little 'Bubble' form at the base of the finger, partway into your palm. Said 'bubble' would 'pop', with the Trigger clicking. Well, on my Bear Paws, that's what was the problem.
So, six little wounds below each finger, rocking around for a week or so with Mittens as hands, and having fun with ablutions for a while.
Worked well, now to get the thumbs done, 2 new knees, at least one new Hip, and some more of my spine fused / reinforced. Our health system here - well, anywhere - is not perfect, but it's worked well for me. In the last few years, a whole bunch of operations, a Lot of time in Hospital, and I've had to pay buggerall for it - well, other than the taxes and Medical Insurance I've paid ( and still pay) over 6 decades of working - fair enough, to my mind. I do my part for society by doing a Lot of volunteer work, nowadays : I appreciate what my Country / Community and fellow Citizens do for me / all of us, and I want to give back .
Yeah, this getting old shit, wait, what was this post about again?
I thought it was going to be about guns.
Boy, was I disappointed...
Just to lift your spirits
https://www.gamesradar.com/best-nerf-guns/
Feeling much better now, thank you.
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