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Suggest Medication For A Flair Up Of Pain In The Thumb And Thumb Joints
Question: My Wife Works In a Nail Shop and Does pedicures mostly.She Massages feet most of the Day.She has a Reoccuring Problum with Pain in her thumbs and down below the Lower Joint on Both Hands.It Usually flairs up During the Spring and Summer Season. This is the Busy time for Line of Work.Just Wondering you could Reccomend something we can buy or Do to Relieve her Pain.Any Suggestions will be Greatly Appreiciated.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Topical Capsaicin lotion plus oral Pregabalin both would help. Carpal tunnel syndrome work up including nerve conduction studies should be done if it persists. Vitamin B12 and Ca vitamin D supplementation should also be done in consultation with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any query.
Wishing you the best of health.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician
Options / management explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Topical Capsaicin lotion plus oral Pregabalin both would help. Carpal tunnel syndrome work up including nerve conduction studies should be done if it persists. Vitamin B12 and Ca vitamin D supplementation should also be done in consultation with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any query.
Wishing you the best of health.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician
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