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i was dignosed w/ TRIGGER FINGER THOMB ON RT. HAND ...

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i was dignosed w/ TRIGGER FINGER THOMB ON RT. HAND its all swollen became allergic to cortisone had 2 shots didnt help. cant be put out too many allergies. i have multiple chemical sensitivies and can only get carbocaine. before i do this is there anything else i can try. cld acturpuncture help or not. know some it cured of this and in ny went to one hand surgeon a dr. rettig and tommorrow going to a dr.daluiski both in nyc. is there anyone else u cld recommend in manhatten,?

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cortisone shots 2 but became allergic to cortisone. 2 didnt help

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March 28 2:52 AM (3 hours and 32 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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i believe that the best course for your condition once significnat trigerring has develpoed would be surgery...
It is a simple procedure with good chacnes of early and complete recovery if done by an experienced surgeon,
Since I am bsed in India I am unable to receommend anyone specifically in Manhattan, but ask around from your firineds and your primary care physicain for references,

You can read more here
Other options may include splinting the hand, acupuncture may provide relief in the pain too, if done by experienced personnel,
read more here

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