Sory for the long post however I just want
to know if any one has had a similer
problem as to what I have and if so, where
to seek help.
About 5 years ago I injured my thumb which
caused it to really swell - didnt think
much of it at the time therefore I didnt
seek medical attention.
When I went to play badminton that week
however I noticed that my grip "changed"
and I couldnt hold the raquet as well as
before - I was aware of a change in my
grip.
I then studied my hand and noticed that
the finger which is situated between my
middle finger and pinkie had started to
point out the way. This prompted me to
go to my gp who then sent me for an x-ray,
which came back negative.
Over the coming months my muscles in my
hand where now noticably disappearing and
my hand becoming weaker, my gp refered me
for nerve treatment tests (two years
waiting in the nhs), which, to my surprise
came back negative.
My gp then said that the only thing that
he could do was refer me to a
physiotherapist so that I could strengthen
the muscles in my hand again.
This has not helped at all and I still
have the weakness in my hand and my finger
still points out the way.
The thing that upsets me most however is
that during all the medical experts that I
have discussed this with, not one has
explained why my hand is like this.
Any help on this would be greatly
appreciated
ps im 25 years old
thanks for reading
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innovaty
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 6
Posted: 07-28-06 15:43pm
Hello johnny,
how did you injure your thumb?
Which sports you do and how often?
What kind of work you do and how often?
Without knowing more of you, you should
try 1-2 sessions of acupuncture and 1-3
sessions with a 'soft' chiropractor. A
soft chiropractor helps your bones align
without the 'pop' noise or 'cracking'
associated with most chiropractors.
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metalchemyst
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 7 Location: UK
Hand Worries Posted: 07-14-07 03:21am
I have dupetrens contracture which does
affect the palms, this does not (?) result
from injury, but I would be interested to
hear you talk a bit more
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