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Trigger finger
For the past ones year I am suffering from trigger finger in my left hand ring finger. I had taken 2 corticosteroid injections. It was better for a few months but again started triggering and even my right hand ring finger started triggering too.
But surprisingly for the past few days all of a sudden the triggering got better by 95% though the pain and the nodule at the base of the finger and the morning stiffness is still there.
My question is , 1- is my problem of trigger finger changing into something else or it is actually getting better ?
2- Do I go for another corticosteroid ?
Please help, I'm in a state of confusion.
Thank you.
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Hello mam, Your condition might increase or decrease depending on inflammation of finger with steroid injection inflammation will come down, you can also try putting your hand in a bowl of warm water and exercising your fingers by making a tight fist and releasing. You have to do this exercises daily to avoid exacerbation and reduction of symptoms.
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Repeated corticosteroid injections are not advisable.
Have you experienced any episode of 'locking' of the triggering finger yet?
There are instances where the triggering of the affected finger may subside with conservative management...But it's difficult to say that without examining the affected finger per se.
I suggest you to show the affected hand to your orthopaedician and then you will get a clear idea about the further course of action.
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