How do you know if you have De Quervain’s Syndrome?
De Quervain’s Syndrome is a form of Tenosynovitis also known as Mommy Thumb, Smartphone Thumb and Gamer’s Thumb.
First of all, if you have De Quervain’s Syndrome, the worst symptoms will be on the back side of your thumb right at your wrist.
You may also have some pain and stiffness an inch or so down the back side of your thumb – And / or an inch or so up your forearm.
But the sharpest pain is almost always felt on the thumb side of the wrist.
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