Hand Questions

Swelling & stiffness in hand after shoulder surgery?

My question is to others who have had problems with swelling and stiffness in their hand after rotator cuff surgery. I'm 7 weeks post-op from rotator cuff surgery (shoulder "reconstruction" - human graft and 7 large anchor screws - to repair a large hole where the tendon should be)... read more

How do I relieve pain from a Prolia shot? I hurt in both of my arms. Really bad pain day and night.

After I had my Prolia shot. I am in serious pain in my wrist and both my shoulders, day and night pain and my hands hurt really bad. They did not hurt like this before the shot. Can someone tell me what I can I do for pain?

Should my hand be this sore after cortisone injection?

I got a cortisone injection in my wrist a week ago. Was fine for 2 days following but since then my pain is far worse than beforehand. I feel like I am going to pass out from the pain and now the pain is traveling all the way from my fingers to my shoulder. Is this normal or should I be heading... read more

Yeast Infections

Muscle spasms, charley horses, fingers locking up?

I had my initial dose of Leqvio about 3 weeks ago. I initially had severe limb pain,arms,legs,hands. I continue with that but am now having severe muscle spasms (charley horse) of limbs. My finger will even lock up and I have to physically,forcefully bend them. These are horribly painful. Has... read more

What to do about hand swelling after shoulder surgery?

About 2 weeks after surgery for a fractured shoulder, my hand started swelling and I'm not able to use it for anything and can't make a fist. It has been swollen now for about 1.5 months... My orthopedic surgeon doesn't seem to know what's causing the swelling and I'm... read more

Sertraline - Is pins and needles a side effect of setraline?

After taking the tablet for 9 days I stopped due to the side effects. Whilst taking the tablets I experienced many side effects such as shaking in my hands, I also had a burning sensation in my stomach, arms, legs and chest. However, after I stopped I experienced pins and needles on the left side... read more

Can oxycodone cause swelling of feet ankles hands? If so why does it cause this?

I'm taking oxycodone for pain.ive noticed that every time I take it my feet ankles swell and couple times my hands did.is this normal with this medication or is it something serious..No rash or hives so I guessed I wasn't having a reaction. I do not no so please any advice I would totally... read more

Stelara - Muscle weakness, fatigue vibrations in feet and hands?

Only on my 2nd inj. Still feeling wiped out, now muscle weakness, like a heavy feeling and extremities have random twitching and vibration feeling. Anyone else have this?

Can hydroxyzine hcl be used as a sleep aid?

My doctor said that this is used to treat itching and anxiety. My rosacea got out of hand, caused me terrible itching. My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine hcl to combat the itching so that I can sleep. Is this a good sleep aid, for instance, when you start a new antidepressant that can cause insomnia,... read more

Can Gabapentin stop the progression of nerve damage?

I have Trigeminal Neuropathy as well as nerve damage in both legs not due to diabetes. It just mysteriously happened. Now my arms and hands are feeling numbness. My neurologist prescribed Gabapentin and I was wondering if anyone has found it to stop the progression of nerve damage.

Can Voltaren gel cause tingling and numbness in hands?

I have been using voltaren gel on an as needed basis. Lately I have been experiencing tingling, numbness in my hands and "dead arm and hands" when I sleep which wakes me up due to the severe pain. Can this be caused by the gel? I am just now starting to connect the dots to my mysterious... read more

Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?

I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more

I recently got my hand cut by a knife. The cut was between my thumb and index finger about 1cm deep?

I have been cleaning the wound with soap and water. I also applied neosprin to the wound and a bandage with gauze wrap around my thumb. I think I might of cut a nerve and an artery from the knife. Now my thumb has been numb ever since it happened. This is the third day and I haven't seen any... read more

How long does it really take Dupixent to work?

I am a 54 yr old African-American female who has severe hand & foot eczema for the past 10 years , I also breakout if i am in the sun (was not born with it ... did not have it as a child). Over the years i have tried everything creams, steroids , phototherapy etc etc..nothing worked. My first... read more