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Mommy thumb

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in January 2014 Moms
I have terrible mommy thumb in both hands! Doing the most mundane things like using scissors or buttoning up onsies is painful. Wearing a thumb brace alleviates some of the pressure but it's a pain to take on and off to wash hands, etc.
Anyone dealing with this? Ways to alleviate the pain? How long does this last?
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Re: Mommy thumb

  • brittanydec2012brittanydec2012 member
    I've never heard of this so I am to no help but I'm sorry to hear your having pain & troubles with this, sounds very uncomfortable!
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    tarajeannette said:

    WHAT IS MOMMY THUMB?!!!!

    OMG. For the last week, I've woken up in the middle of the night with my right thumb sore and the joint clicking like it's a little out of socket. I sleep with my hand tucked under me and I thought I just slept on it funny.

    Is this a thing?! Do I have a thing?

    Yup! It's also called De Quervain syndrome. First my right hand/thumb now both hands.
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    tarajeannette said:
    WHAT IS MOMMY THUMB?!!!! OMG. For the last week, I've woken up in the middle of the night with my right thumb sore and the joint clicking like it's a little out of socket. I sleep with my hand tucked under me and I thought I just slept on it funny. Is this a thing?! Do I have a thing?
    This made me laugh.
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    tarajeannette said:

    @allyerrn‌ :) thanks!

    @SJSLA‌ Holy crap. I am not happy I have something, but I am glad I know what it is and I'm not crazy.

    Yup. I've had it for months. One thumbed bumping doesn't help either...

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  • kmd03000kmd03000 member
    I think I have this in both thumbs. It shoots down my wrist. I was telling my husband about it and trying to figure out why my wrists and thumbs hurt all of a sudden since I've had my son. I read online about it and it hits the nail on the head. I thought I was crazy or was getting carpal tunnel.
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