Finger weirdness

• Jul 14, 2019

• #1

jimbobborg

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So I was shooting a 3-gun match at Peacemaker a few weeks ago. During a stage, I couldn't quad load because one of my fingers wouldn't uncurl. I had to flick the shell out to load the next set. Today, I shot a USPSA match and I botched a load when my pinky wouldn't extend and it blocked the magazine from inserting. It jammed between the baseplate and the mag funnel. I'm not sure what's going on.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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POP57

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Maybe time for a doctors visit?

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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jtb81100

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My old boss had a similar issue when riding his motorcycle. Think the diagnoses was trigger finger. Ended up doing surgery after a couple rounds of cortisone shots. Been problem free the last couple years.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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Bikebreath

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Sorry to hear about that. I’ve heard it called trigger finger, too. My buddy had it and he got it fixed. Good luck.

ETA: Getting old is a bitch.

 

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• Jul 14, 2019

• #5

davsco

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akin to lockjaw?

switch to LEFTY.

j/k on both accounts, hope you get it working right again.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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Postell

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Are you staying hydrated? If I work in a hot environment for hours pulling hard on big wrenches, ratchets or welding pipe in difficult positions and dont stay hydrated my fingers do not want to uncurl.
If I take a break and drink a qt or two of water or Gatorade its back to normal.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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Mightydog

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Trigger finger. Get a cortisone shot. And take anti inflammatory pills.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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jimbobborg said:

So I was shooting a 3-gun match at Peacemaker a few weeks ago. During a stage, I couldn't quad load because one of my fingers wouldn't uncurl. I had to flick the shell out to load the next set. Today, I shot a USPSA match and I botched a load when my pinky wouldn't extend and it blocked the magazine from inserting. It jammed between the baseplate and the mag funnel. I'm not sure what's going on.

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It is a trigger finger. Swelling in the flexor tendon as it crosses under a pulley (A1) at far end of your hand. First line of treatment is a cortisone shot. If that doesn’t work a tiny incision and release of the pulley. I know a good hand surgeon near you. Can PM you his info if you want.

 

• Jul 14, 2019

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Postell said:

Are you staying hydrated? If I work in a hot environment for hours pulling hard on big wrenches, ratchets or welding pipe in difficult positions and dont stay hydrated my fingers do not want to uncurl.
If I take a break and drink a qt or two of water or Gatorade its back to normal.

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Same here .... hope that’s all it is for you, OP!

 

• Jul 15, 2019

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jimbobborg

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Good to know it's not something fatal. Thanks, gents. I need to visit my doctor anyway for my warfarin update, so I'll ask her about it then.

 

• Jul 15, 2019

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Bikebreath

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jimbobborg said:

Good to know it's not something fatal. Thanks, gents. I need to visit my doctor anyway for my warfarin update, so I'll ask her about it then.

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Life is fatal...otherwise yer fine.

 

• Jul 15, 2019

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Boxcab

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Well, at least you aren't going blind!



(Sorry eleven posts in and nobody went there yet)





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• Jul 15, 2019

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Bikebreath

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Boxcab said:

Well, at least you aren't going blind!



(Sorry eleven posts in and nobody went there yet)

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That creepy eye icon you have that keeps rotating needs a terminal case of glaucoma .

 

• Jul 17, 2019

• #14

huesmann

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Pinky finger is really unusual for trigger finger, though. Get ye to a hand specialist!

 

• Jul 17, 2019

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Boxcab

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Bikebreath said:

That creepy eye icon you have that keeps rotating needs a terminal case of glaucoma .

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Well, stand still!



(OK, I'll be on the lookout for a new "eyecon"...)




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• Jul 17, 2019

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doc.morrison

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Had trigger finger on my left middle finger a few years ago. Physical therapy, and most importantly, massage work straightened it right out.
Required a little time and homework, And I know what to do to head it off before it seizes up.Normally.
You know the saying, though, "the doctor who treats himself has a fool for a patient.

I've been busted up in so many ways, and am still (or back...) on my feet. Of all the physical therapy I've taken part in* the best has been Keith and Cassandra Zurbuch's Gambrill's PT just a few miles west of Frederick, Md near the foot of Gambrill Mountain, a geological entity, not Gander Mountain, a mere merchandiser of `'stuff.

Heal well, brother.
Doc`" Morrison

*you don't just "get" physical therapy like it's an immunization injection.)
`'You can "get" stuff there....;-)
`" A trade name, not a title of knowing anything.....
"Old age ain't for sissies." (Bette Davis, who knew first hand.....)

 

• Jul 17, 2019

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I had trigger finger with my thumb a few years back. Couldn’t get in to see the hand specialist at MMI so went to my primary care doctor. He referred me to a therapist. Therapist treated me for 5 weeks even wanting to order a special thumb brace. I finally got wise and was able to see the hand doctor. One shots of cortisone and it was all better within the week.

 

• Jul 28, 2019

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punisher12b

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i have trigger finger currently in my left pinky waking up in the morning hard to close my pinky into a fist and then its almost seized in there. gota assist it out gets better throught the day but slowlly getting work need to spot buying guns and see the dr lol

 

• Sep 17, 2019

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jimbobborg

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I finally got in to see my doctor last week. She sent me to get my hands x-rayed to check for arthritis. I'm calling her today since I have not heard from her yet. I need a referral to see a specialist, because insurance. Didn't realize it was two months since this started!

 

• Sep 17, 2019

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jimbobborg said:

I finally got in to see my doctor last week. She sent me to get my hands x-rayed to check for arthritis. I'm calling her today since I have not heard from her yet. I need a referral to see a specialist, because insurance. Didn't realize it was two months since this started!

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Trigger finger doesn't show up on x-rays. It's something caused by the tendons and tendon sheaths. You need to see someone who deals with this on a daily basis. An orthopedic surgeon or an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in the diseases of the hands.