I have been told I have De Quervains tendonitis .I had 2 steroid injections( a year apart)and physical therapy. I was told I need surgery but I am not ready for. I started to have this problem after doing a lot of handwriting and now keyboarding on my job. I was reading inflammatory conditions also may cause, I do have osteoarthritis and had Achilles tendonitis. I am currently splinting, icing and using the hand exercises and still working. I am wondering if seeing a rheumatology giving may hand a rest(retiring) will improve my condition. Thank you