someone massaging an aching thumb joint

Background

Thumb tendonitis is characterized by pain along the side of your hand going from the thumb joint towards the wrist.

If you feel around, you may find a “ropy” cord (the tendon) that hurts, with the pain worsening when you push on it.

Treatment

  • Recommended Supplements

    • Pain Relief Herbals

      Pain relief herbals that include willow bark, boswellia and cherry can help over 4-6 weeks (2 capsules 3 times a day till pain resolves, then as needed).

      Another excellent mix is a highly absorbed curcumin, boswellia, DLPA and natto.

      I would use the 2 herbal mixes together (1-2 tabs 3x day till the pain is resolved or 6 weeks, then as needed).

      If your doctor is willing, adding the pain gel below makes a powerful combination.

  • Medications

    • Pain Gels and Creams

      Compounded prescription pain gels/creams can work very well for this (physicians can call these in to ITC pharmacy at 888-349-5453 and should ask for the "topical pain mix").

      Give it 6 weeks to work (it'll be faster than that). It is very safe and effective — and highly recommended for any tendonitis, and for localized pain in general.

    • Steroid Injections

      Steroid injections locally are also reasonable (not to be injected into the tendon).

Contributor

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, is one of the most frequently quoted long COVID, fibromyalgia, energy, and pain medical authorities in the world.

He is the author of 12 books, including the bestselling From Fatigued to Fantastic and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.