I wasn't doing any work that required a lot of hand use, but I developed trigger finger syndrome in my left thumb. One day I woke up and the area where my thumb meets my palm was extremely painful. I thought I might have hit something wrong while sleeping, and I believed it would get better with time, but the pain worsened day by day, so I decided to visit an orthopedic surgeon. I thought there might be an issue with my joint. After a medical history review, the doctor said it looked like trigger finger syndrome. They also explained that when the pain is severe like this, it’s better to use injections to quickly reduce the pain rather than physical therapy. So, I received a steroid injection in my palm. It was a very unfamiliar area for injections, so I was scared, but since the pain was intense, I closed my eyes and got the shot. More than half a day after the injection, I felt no sensation at the injection site, as if a local anesthetic had been applied. At that time, I was advised not to move my hand recklessly because of the numbness. After a day, the pain almost completely disappeared. The soreness remained, so it took a few days for the sensation to fully return. But I think it’s better to get an injection than to endure the pain. If you experience these symptoms, don’t hesitate—go to an orthopedic surgeon and get an injection.
