Medical peeps - stabbing pain?

JPM · 07-Dec-2004, 12:09

Bit of an odd one this, for the last few days, and I guess it happened a few months ago also, I keep getting a sharp, stabbing pain in my left thumb (of all places) between the knuckle and the end of my thumbnail, where the nail grows from I guess.

It's not bruised and I haven't injured it in any way, but I just receive some really sharp pains throughout the course of the day, and night - it woke me up the other night.

It's more annoying, and painful than worrying, but I just haven't got any idea what it could be, and what could be causing this.

Anyone got any ideas?

Lily · 07-Dec-2004, 12:13

I reckon it's too much use of the ps2 controller!!

JPM · 07-Dec-2004, 12:17

I would say that too, but I haven't been on the PS2 in a week or two now, so unsure where this pain is coming from

keefer · 07-Dec-2004, 12:18

repetitive strain injury

antonye · 07-Dec-2004, 13:03

Ingrowing nail? They can be very painful when they start cutting into a nerve.

Give the NHS helpline a call - they're pretty good as it's manned by Doctors and it's easier than booking to see your local GP.

0845 4647

(yes ... that's the full number!)

More here: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/innerpag...one%20Service?

JPM · 07-Dec-2004, 13:06

Doesn't look ingrowing though, not discolouration etc, and generally doesn't hurt if I apply pressure to it, it just comes and goes, but for the last few days has been agony.

I'd guess it could be mild arthritis or something, but there's no joint where the pain is

guest1 · 07-Dec-2004, 13:43

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Originally posted by jpmercer
Doesn't look ingrowing though, not discolouration etc, and generally doesn't hurt if I apply pressure to it, it just comes and goes, but for the last few days has been agony.

I'd guess it could be mild arthritis or something, but there's no joint where the pain is

Sounds like an infected Paronychia to me.
Amputation OR an immediate cessation of all dishwashing activities is called for.
Or could try homeopathy.
http://www.abchomeopathy.com/r.php/F...ities,+limbs:D

Lily · 07-Dec-2004, 13:46

err

dishwashing??

he did actually wash a dish on Sunday, first time in three months!!

its certainly not from any kind of domestic chore as he doesn't do any, I enjoy doing domestic stuff

psychlist · 07-Dec-2004, 13:47

Happens to all wino's of a certain age I hear

JPM · 07-Dec-2004, 13:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Lily
err

dishwashing??

he did actually wash a dish on Sunday, first time in three months!!

its certainly not from any kind of domestic chore as he doesn't do any, I enjoy doing domestic stuff

I also washed up last night as you may recall!

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07-Dec-2004, 12:13	#2
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired I reckon it's too much use of the ps2 controller!! Reply

07-Dec-2004, 12:17	#3
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon I would say that too, but I haven't been on the PS2 in a week or two now, so unsure where this pain is coming from Reply

07-Dec-2004, 12:18	#4
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin repetitive strain injury Reply

07-Dec-2004, 13:06	#6
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Doesn't look ingrowing though, not discolouration etc, and generally doesn't hurt if I apply pressure to it, it just comes and goes, but for the last few days has been agony. I'd guess it could be mild arthritis or something, but there's no joint where the pain is Reply

07-Dec-2004, 13:46	#8
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired err dishwashing?? he did actually wash a dish on Sunday, first time in three months!! its certainly not from any kind of domestic chore as he doesn't do any, I enjoy doing domestic stuff Reply

07-Dec-2004, 13:47	#9
psychlist Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Bikes: Diavel, very non-std black & white ;) Posts: 4,701 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Over there Mood: Lucky? For some, maybe! Gout! Happens to all wino's of a certain age I hear Reply