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New Diagnosis of MAC/MAI & I'm scared

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 13, 2022 | Replies (349)
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@irene5

Oh good Sue! Apparently, epidural steroid shots are ok to have when you have MAC. The thumb shot should help you for a bit. You just have to be careful of the frequency. I have needed a surgery where they take a tendon from your forearm and use that tendon in your thumb as a cushion. It is quite involved. My brother, who is a pianist, had it done in Boston on both thumbs. It was successful! Not having use of your hands due to the pain of arthritis is no fun. Irene

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Apr 30, 2020

Ironic. My thumbs are giving me a lot of trouble right now. I think it may be due to increased device use; trying to maintain outside connections to people and looking for information. It feels like carpiral tunnel of the thumbs.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 30, 2020

@irene5 I hope for relief, but I'm well overdue for the surgery, so it may not help. This will be my second CMC thumb joint rebuild, the right hand was done with a newer technique called the tightrope 3 years ago. Much simpler and quicker recovery than the tendon process, and it has been great. Looks like our September trip to Europe is off, so I hope to be able to do it in late summer.
Sue

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