anyone has this problem?did u get it treated ?how?
i got this problem after 2weeks of my baby’s birth n its been 2month+days now…need suggestions!
Re: Mother’s Thumb! help!
Wrist Pain After Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Treatment for Discomfort at Base of Thumb | Suite101.com
How to Treat Mother’s ThumbFirst, it is important to seek medical advice and a diagnosis from a trained health care professional in order to rule out a bone fracture or other problems. For many, waiting to see if the pain gets better is not an option. “People get the best results when they start to treat it early rather than ignore it,” says Susan Stahl, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at Neu Physical Therapy in Lawrence, Kan.
Most treatment regimens include the following:
- Limiting and avoiding activities that aggravate the problem. Sufferers should try to use the unaffected hand if possible, which is not an option for those who have pain in both wrists.
- Using ergonomically designed kitchen and gardening tools can help, says Stahl. People with de Quervain’s tendonitis often report severe pain while performing simple tasks such as turning a key, fastening a bra or pulling up socks.
- Wearing a wrist brace or splint. Seek the advice of a medical professional to find the best fit. A custom-made brace might be the most effective.
- Applying ice for 5 to 15 minutes, several times a day.
- Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen to reduce inflammation.
When Home Remedies Don’t WorkMore serious cases of de Quervain’s tendonitis require physical therapy. Cortisone-like or steroid injections also can be extremely effective at relieving inflammation and pain, according to McEvoy. Surgery is a rarely used option, which opens the channel where the tendons run from the thumb. “Generally the patients I’ve seen do not require surgery,” Stahl says. Most people respond to a combination of splinting, over-the-counter medications, physical therapy and modification behaviors.
Because up to 50 percent of the hand’s function relates to the thumb, de Quervain’s tendonitis can have a serious impact on one’s ability to perform everyday functions. Severe inflammation and pain can adversely affect one’s quality of life. Seeking medical care early is critical for successful treatment of mother’s thumb.
Mother's Thumb! help!
I didnt know what mother's thumb was so I googled it to find out that I had the same thing during the first week after birth..it got better when I had my massage done:s
Re: Mother's Thumb! help!
kakee....i read this info few days back n sahr i also didnt know that its called mother's thumb i googled it n searched all the info....most of the web pages are saying that treatment is there but home remedies can also bring relief....
one of my friends has it her baby is one year old...she never got it treated neither applied home remedies.....
if anyone has or had it what did u do?
i cant even lift my baby in my hands:(