Need any feed back you might have! Please!

Hi, I'm a new member. Had arthroplasty of carpal metacarpal had the surgery 1/14/15. Actually, ahead of schedule, for my recover. Took cast off, removed pin was told normally cast another 2 weeks but since I'm not too stiff, moving it some, they had a splint made up, I'm to start physical therapy next week. My question is, I've been rubbing in Palmer's cocoa butter & other moisturizers for dryness, but certain spots cause almost electric like pain to shoot down arm, is this normal? Is this due to the surgery? Will it get better? I am kinda young for this precedure being only 53 but since I've been a dog groomer for 30 year it taken it's toll on my wrist so this was my best option to get back to my full capacity. So helpful advice would be greatly appreciated!

Post Edited (Dotress) : 2/16/2015 9:27:53 PM (GMT-7)

Hi and welcome. I'm fairly new here too, and haven't had any surgeries yet, but wanted to offer support. I really hope this goes away for you like Ides says it should.

Yes, I'm only 47, and I have "severe OA" in my cervical spine with it curving to the right, and some spondylosis already. I have the body of someone 30 to 40 years my senior. There is a gene that mutates and causes cartilage not to form properly. I've had trouble with my joints my entire life. I'm hoping the new Rheumatologist has some suggestions for me.