Hi @anniebrook. Welcome to the Connect community! I have arthritis in my thumbs too and I can really relate to the discomfort of the thumb/wrist brace. It sounds as if your pain has reached the point of being excruciating. I am so sorry. About a month ago there was a discussion here where @JustinMcClanahan asked @stoney, @maplegrove and @var122 to share their experiences with being bone on bone in the thumb. I hope that maybe one of them will be able to share some insight here too. Also, there is a video on YouTube from last year where a Mayo orthopedic surgeon offers some advice. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

I have no medical background but if I were experiencing pain that interfered with daily activities - like lifting a glass - I would definitely seek a second opinion. Is the pain constant or sporadic? I'm anxious to hear how things go. Wishing you some relief...