Pain In Index Finger, Not swollen, Hurts with Use Posted: 12-14-07 10:18am
Since a couple days ago, my left index
finger has been hurting....not like a
constant pain....just when i use the
finger.
If i try to make a fist, the finger hurts,
if i hold on to my base knuckle joint hard
enough it hurts, and to use it generally
hurts...lifting things, anything at all.
The finger is not swollen, i dont think
the joint is swollen, at least not that i
can see....but the pain is definately
there.
The last time i had pain like this, was
when i tore a tendon in my right little
finger....but that pain was
worse....although my range of motion is
limited now, in terms of motion without
pain.
Can anyone advise me on this? I know i
probably need to see a doc....but i just
wanted to see what it could be.
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MandMs
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Posted: 12-18-07 05:09am
Can you remember of injuring your finger
recently?
Do you have normal appearance of your
index finger?
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Kryssja
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Posted: 01-06-08 23:03pm
yeah, my finger looks completely
normal....was never swollen....and i dont
remember injuring it in any way.
the pain isnt as bad now....i can use the
finger alot more than before, but the pain
is still somewhat there....so i guess its
going away....whatever it is....i just
hope i dont "anger" it.
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MandMs
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Posted: 01-21-08 02:40am
Are you experiencing pain as
pins-and-needles, prickling or burning
sensations?
Have you noticed difficulty gripping
objects with the hand?
Do you have some other medical problems?
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Kryssja
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Posted: 01-22-08 14:54pm
actually, im not experiencing any of those
pains, and the pain in my index finger
seems to be pretty much gone.....
i think i did tear a tendon or
something....cause its been a lot
better....and i can function properly
now...
thanks for the advice and questions though
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Hi, Kryssja! Posted: 01-24-08 06:36am
I'm happy you are doing better.
When making a fist is painful (soreness is
in index finger when making fist) and
discomfort is gradual and dull and aching
in nature, it's probably the tendon of
flexor muscle of your index finger that is
inflamed.
Overuse, repetitive motions, injury,
strain can be reasons for irritated and
inflamed tendon or its sheath.
Usually, by 7-10 days the full activity is
resumed (it is important to avoid any
activity that is painful).
