Update: I had the 2nd steroid injection in my hand 1 week ago. This 2nd shot was NOT nearly as painful as the first (I think because it was less swollen so there was more room for the extra fluid). As of 3 days ago, I am ABLE to make a tight fist now! The tendons are still tight - but less painful than before. I keep opening and closing all day long... so excited to be able to! I will continue with the gabapentin for now... maybe if all is still good with the hand in a couple of weeks I'll start another attempt to get weaned off the drugs! 2018 has NOT been a great year for me... excited to keep getting better and hoping for a much better 2019! So... the take away from this is... if you have the fixed finger issues due to PTS... make SURE you go and see a HAND specialist. Tell them to consider that this may be tendonitis caused by the swelling in your hand. I'm so pleased with my outcome at this point... I want that for everyone else suffering out there!!! Merry Christmas!! JJ