Certain medications can also cause swelling in the fingers and hands. Dr. Vyas says high blood pressure drugs, OTC pain meds, ...

Pain, swelling and decreased movement of the thumb are the most common symptoms when faced with CMC arthritis. This is the second most common joint in your hand to have arthritis.

In a normal thumb joint, bones are covered in cartilage, but with arthritis, the cartilage wears away, causing joint damage and pain. "Which is basically pain as the thumb bone is grinding down every ...

A tiny ‘jellybean’ implanted in the thumb joint could relieve the pain and immobility of hand arthritis, according to new research. The prosthesis, made from the same clear gel material as ...

#### The bottom line A woman in her 60s presents with progressive pain at the base of her thumb, which is exacerbated by writing, lifting pans, and turning door handles. Osteoarthritis at the base of ...

Retired art teacher Bob Stafford, 70, from Northamptonshire, was one of the first to receive the new thumb implant to treat arthritis. He said it made the pain vanish immediately.

Good day Doctor, i have developed quite severe pain in my left thumb to hand joint, my mother has rheumatoid arthritis. What are the next steps for me from here on? Thanks in advance! Answer::Your ...

Thumb touches for range of motion To enhance joint lubrication, begin by fully extending your fingers. Touch the tip of each finger to your thumb, forming an "O" shape with each one.