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What Causes Pain From The Left Thumb To The Forearm?

I woke up one morning about 8 days ago with pain from left thumb up to mid forearm. Hurts especially with certain motions, but also aches at rest. Sometimes the pain is shocking, with a residual pain after moving my hand (bending hand down, or trying to open a jar, etc.). What can I do to ease the pain?
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hi,

If there is no history of injury or excess use of the upper limb the day prior then it is possible that injury occurred as a result of abnormal positioning during sleep.

The occasional shocking nature may mean that there is nerve involvement. This is likely minor nerve injury since no nerves would have been severed.

Rest of the limb and protection from further injury is important. You can consider warm compresses to the more severely affected area. Pain medications would initially start with Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Cataflam, etc.

If there is no relief with these medications then your doctor may need to prescribe stronger medications. If there is no relief with the above measures, if used consistently, then you may need physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Pain From The Left Thumb To The Forearm?

Hi, If there is no history of injury or excess use of the upper limb the day prior then it is possible that injury occurred as a result of abnormal positioning during sleep. The occasional shocking nature may mean that there is nerve involvement. This is likely minor nerve injury since no nerves would have been severed. Rest of the limb and protection from further injury is important. You can consider warm compresses to the more severely affected area. Pain medications would initially start with Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Cataflam, etc. If there is no relief with these medications then your doctor may need to prescribe stronger medications. If there is no relief with the above measures, if used consistently, then you may need physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James