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My son always says his thumb twitches when he is getting sick or even when the weather changes. I have tried everything, but this time nothing is easing his pain. Does anyone ever have this experience? If so what have you found that helps? It is breaking my heart and all I can do is give him Motrin and deep massage. Please pray for Nicholas during his painful times. This pain has been going on since yesterday morning. Tomorrow we are calling his doctor to see if they might want to do an x-ray or something. Any advice is appreciated.

I've never had pain or twitching anywhere when I get sick or the weather changes. But I have found that when I get sick or a cold my scar from my surgery always gets red. Sorry I can't help.
Good luck with the Dr.
Sarah/13/ROBPI

Mom,
FYI,We OBPI-ers have strange twichtes and buzz stings from our injured nerves healing in STRANGE ways. Every person has different kinds and some the same. I can say I've had strange thumb numbness and twitch. Other adults have share omn this topic of "Zingers" & other strange pains too on the "Adults & Tenns With OBPI FORUM message Boards. EVERYONE is WELCOME on all message Boards.

Carolyn J
LOBPI adult/71


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My daughter had twitches and what she called "static" she explained it like an electrical shock pain like and e-stim machine was turned up too high. At first it came and went. We would use a cloth bag full of rice that we heated in the microwave. This worked for about 2 yrs. Then the pain and twitching became more frequent, intense, and lasting longer. She is now on neurontin (SP? don't have the bottle handy) it has helped sooo much. She still gets twitches and pain every once in a while, but it is much more managable. It might be worth speaking to your neurologist about. Side effects include sleepiness, but we have not had any problems with side effects. Good luck and you will be in our prayers

There is Neurontin (gabapentin) or Lyrica (pregabalin) that work well for nerve pain.

Marieke 33, LOBPI
RN

I can't remember who, but some other adult OBPI personSSS have said alot had to do with growth issues as a child and I can say,i think my "zingers"...(I call 'em that) USED tpo be related to growing stuff.

You WARRIOR MOTHERS are Right ON!!!!

Carolyn J

I can't remember who, but some other adult OBPI personSSS have said alot had to do with growth issues as a child and I can say,i think my "zingers"...(I call 'em that) USED tpo be related to growing stuff.

You WARRIOR MOTHERS are Right ON!!!!

Carolyn J

Thank everyone for your advice. His pediatrician recommended Neurontin, but we did not feel that him being on a medication for pronlonged periods of time was an option we were comfortable with. We just couldn't justify the possibility of side effects and taking a medication daily could be justified right now. I am gonna try the rice trick in the microwave.

I have the same problem with pain in the thumb mine mostly runs in between the thumb joint and the thumb pad area of the palm. When my hand gets cold the pain is worse. To ease the pain I've tried the rice...hot water & paraffin wax bath(my 1# option) Sometimes I can also wrap my entire hand with an ace bandage for several minutes...for some reason that works for me! I will keep Nicholas in my prayers!

When my son's viral caused BPI is active he experiences pain, particularly in the thumb area. For him, its painful even if someone would blow on it. Hope he starts feeling better soon!