StaceyinLA Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 All of a sudden last night, I felt the serious need to pop the knuckle in my thumb. It hurt SO bad, but felt like if I popped it, it would feel better. Well, this morning it is swollen, red around the knuckle area, and hot to the touch. I can use it for typing and stuff, but it still feels like it needs to pop. Could it be dislocated? Broken? What is going ON with this thumb of mine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Maybe arthritis?? I get it sometimes in my thumb area of my hands. Try some heat for a while, but call Dr if is not gone in 24 hours or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I just didn't think it would affect the appearance from the outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaRabbit Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 All of a sudden last night, I felt the serious need to pop the knuckle in my thumb. It hurt SO bad, but felt like if I popped it, it would feel better. Well, this morning it is swollen, red around the knuckle area, and hot to the touch. I can use it for typing and stuff, but it still feels like it needs to pop. Could it be dislocated? Broken? What is going ON with this thumb of mine?? A sudden flare-up with redness and swelling sounds like a gout attack. Not as common in the thumb, but possible. Take a moderate dose of Advil or Motrin regularly for a few days and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Sounds like gout to me as well. It is most common in the big toe but I get it in my thumb sometimes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Here's a link for gout: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout/DS00090/DSECTION=symptoms Here's one for osteoarthritis: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoarthritis/DS00019/DSECTION=symptoms Sounds more like gout. Hope it gets to feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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