My thumb won't extend
I am 52 and I have been a manicurist for 15 years, I think I have wore something out in my thumb. It all of a sudden became so painful and I notice I can't bend it back. When I try to hold it still it wiggles by itself, like a nervous shake. I did cut the underside of the base of my thumb last summer, 2 stitches later it healed and never hurt after, could I have cut a tenden and not know it and it finally gave way after use? I can hardly hold a pen!
I made an appointment with a recommended doctor but can't get in till March 19th. should I be stretching it as it seems to be getting stiffer? I wish I could get an answer on this so I don't hurt myself further! I have been taking only 2 IBP a day, kind of bad with getting myself to take pills. I also put it in a brace at night. It feels wierd to use it, its like I have'nt much control with it. It is painful to use it and to try to bend it back.
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