Thumb athritis

[Chaddy]

Does any other members of this forum suffer from basal thumb arthritis.Obviously its due to my advancing years ( nearly 80 ) but fortunately dont have any other form of athritis anywere.Any advice please.

[jeba]

See a doc to get a proper diagnosis. Not all arthritis are equal and neither is treatment. It´s e. g. a huge difference whether the reason is gout or rheumatism.

[Chaddy]

Thanks for replying jeba but I did not think you could get gout in your thumb base

[The Aquila]

Speaking from experience, You can get gout in almost any joint

[Uncle D]

Have you been using your thumb a lot recently? ie writing, even excessive use of a computer especially the mouse

[cactus]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and it started in my thumbs. For two years or so that was the only pain I experienced - but it then spread everywhere else. First opportunity you have I would see a rheumatologist. If it is caught early enough, as it was with me, the meds work really well and it shouldn't cause too many problems.

[jeba]

Thanks for replying jeba but I did not think you could get gout in your thumb base

You can.

[Chaddy]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and it started in my thumbs. For two years or so that was the only pain I experienced - but it then spread everywhere else. First opportunity you have I would see a rheumatologist. If it is caught early enough, as it was with me, the meds work really well and it shouldn't cause too many problems.

Thanks for your reply cactus,did you get your treatment here in Cyprus.

[cactus]

I did - and it was so effective I haven't really needed a specialist since. However I believe the Rheumatology Department at the Evangelismos is excellent.