Hi Bill,
Way back about 30 years ago I tried the cortisone shots but often times diabetics can’t tolerate these shots as they caused my glucose levels to go whacko. You shouldn’t have to live in pain to be a diabetic. I would opt for the surgery if you have insurance and be done with it.
Hi, Linda. I live in Canada, so surgery is “free.” If the pain becomes severe, I will go down that path, but for the time being, it is manageable.
Cheers,
Bill
Marvin -
I did the same thing for over a year and 1/2 (I think) It was fine at first but my middle finger started having pain associated with it so now Im going to see the doctor for the first time today
Type 1 for about 20yrs and I am going to the doctor today for the first time for TF. Got it about a year and half ago but it was fine once I straighten it out when I wake up in the morning. I guess it got worse over time and my middle finger is painful now …
One question for those that have had the surgery … did you have to take off work after your surgery? I do type on a keboard a majority of the day. If you did, how many days do you think on average for recovery?? thanks
Hi Stewie,
I’ve had many trigger surgeries and each surgeon has their own quirks. The last time (last year) he told me I could go back to work as soon as I wanted (had it done on a Friday and went back to work on a Monday). They want you to excercise the finger anyway and if you don’t then you need physical therapy as a rule. Another time - years ago - I had a surgeon who wouldn’t let me drive for a week. No reason other than I had a bandage on my hand and he didn’t want any responsibility in the remote event that I did something foolish. I suffered for years with hand problems until I told myself to “just do it” and have been thankful ever since. Great to hear you are getting the help you need. There’s no reason to have that kind of a hindrance in my overstated opinion.
Yep Marvin - see your doc. You’ll be happy you did in the long run. Hope you get the results you need. I really didn’t realize that so many D people have this problem. I’m not happy about it but just curious about why us??
Hey Linda,
The doctor actually rescheduled last week and I went today. I got 2 cortisone shots and we will see how it goes I guess …
Yes - that’s how I got started as well however make sure to check your bg often as the shots often will cause you to go either way high, way low or both in a violent way. I’ve heard this from others as well. In my opinion (as you can tell I’m opinionated!) they start you off with shots because the cost is next to nothing. It usually never cures the problem just delays the surgery. I’m interested though to see how this works for you. Please keep me posted. Thanks for your reply.
L
Like you, I have had 4 fingers released. The problems with inflammation began on the other hand, but I had cortisone shots. The surgery in the right hand has not resolved the issues. I am not “locking”, but they continue to hurt due to the removal of nodes on the palm of my hand (yes, you can get those too…). So, don’t feel alone… I have been diabetic for 40 years. Some of these issues are associated with the longetivity of the D.