3 Simple Tests For De Quervain's Syndrome / Mommy Thumb

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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3 Quick Tests For De Quervain’s Syndrome Tenosynovitis

Do You Have Mommy Thumb Or Gamer's / Texter's Thumb?

Thumb pain: Mothers and fathers get it from picking up their babies… Gamers from their controllers… Cell phone users from too much texting – And let’s not forget percussionists, golfers and anglers!

It’s not a SIMPLE case of Tendonitis. It’s a more complicated tendon syndrome known as a ‘Tenosynovitis’ in this case, one that involves two thumb tendons and the special wrappers called ‘Synovial Sheaths’ around them where they cross the wrist.

• TENO refers to the tendon – (Tendons are the “ropes” which connect muscles to bones)
• SYNO refers to the Synovial Sheaths – (which are special protective tendon sleeves) and
• ITIS had to do with irritation, inflammation and pain – (although inflammation is not the primary issue and is often wrongly and unfairly blamed – MORE on that later!)

Fritz De Quervain was a Swiss surgeon, who first described the condition about a century ago, and so it’s called ‘De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.’

The Common Symptoms

The pain is felt on the back side of the thumb at the wrist (not the palm side) and it ranges from a dull ache to fiery, burning, even stabbing, pain with certain thumb and wrist motions.

• Pain at the base of the dorsal thumb (back side of wrist on thumb side)
• Stabbing pain with gripping and twisting motions (forget opening jars!)
• Tenderness to the touch around the dorsal, radial wrist (back, thumb side)
• Swelling / stiffness on the thumb side of the back of the wrist / lower forearm
• A “snapping” or “catching” sensation in the wrist area with thumb movement
• And fluid-filled cysts sometimes appear in this area at the same time

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 What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer’s / Texter’s Thumb

NEW Program for De Quervain's Stenosing Tenosynovitis, Mother's Wrist / Texter's Thumb

Treat And Beat Your De Quervain’s / Gamer's/Texter's Thumb At Home

Discover how to end your vicious cycle of pain chasing and inflammation fighting – And start treating the true, underlying cause of your thumb pain yourself, at home by watching and following this step-by-step HD video program.

Does your thumb hurt?… Terrible, stabbing, searing pain every time you pick up your baby, your phone, game controller, golf club, fishing pole or even your coffee mug? It has many names

It has many names: Mommy’s Thumb, Texter’s Thumb, Gamer’s Thumb – Technically, it’s De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis… But, regardless what it’s called – It hurts like hell and it can be really disruptive to your life, as you know!

You’ve tried icing it, right? You’re probably taking more Ibuprofen than you’d really like, I would guess… And you’ve been told to wear that stupid, awkward brace around, no doubt…

Maybe you got desperate enough you resorted to getting a Cortisone Shot – But it just wore off after a few weeks…

And you might even be starting to worry you might need surgery at some point if it doesn’t get better soon!

You’ve done your best to follow the common wisdom and you’ve tried the conventional treatments but has anything helped you break out of the vicious cycle and actually recover?

If your answer is a frustrated, resounding “NO!” then maybe it’s time to consider a different course of action.

But, first, we need to talk about the real cause of this incredibly annoying, disruptive thumb injury, in order to see where we need to change course…

To learn more visit: De Quervain’s / Mommy Thumb Home Program