Quote Originally Posted by Raindrop View Post
For the last month and a half I've been having trouble with my thumb and haven't been able to ride my road bike because it's extremely painful. I finally went to a sports physician who said I have stenosing tenosynovitis or trigger thumb and he suggested I first try to immobilize it and take pain relievers. He said if that didn't work, I should consult an orthopedic physician.

Well, I checked the internet which indicated cortizone shots were helpful for this condition, but I decided to try accupunture first. I've never had accupunture, but a few of my clients (I'm a personal trainer) swear by it.

Has anyone else had this diagnosis and if so, what finally offered relief? Also, has accupunture been successful for any health issues you've had and if so, how many sessions did it take.

I have my first appointment this Thursday. If this doesn't work I'll break down and seek more traditional help, but I really would like this resolved without having to resort to the shots or even worse, surgery (also mentioned as a possibility).
Hi, I am a real advocate for accupuncture but in all honesty, some of the issues I went for were not resolved -- however i receive other very valuable benefits - it builds your immune system -- I used to get sinus infections every year and now I am around sick people and never get sick. When I mentioned this to my accup dr. he said a lot of his patients tell him that--it's due to a stronger immune system. After a treatment, I am extremely relaxed and the next day, I feel like someone shot me with double energy! After being terrified to fly for 20 years, accup got me on a plane by myself and it wasn't even a direct flight!

I do have to say that I think I also have trigger finger - thumb aches and I often feel a snapping sensation. I can tell you that when the accup needle goes in that area, it actually seems to make it worse. Sorry, but that is my experience, good and bad. Let us know how it works for you.