GLOMUS TUMOR
Have you ever heard of a glomus tumor? Probably not since it is very rare. However, if you have, please send me your story or medical info.
For approximately 5 years, I was experiencing a throbbing burning pain in my left thumb. It got to the point where it was so painful I sought out a hand specialist. After three MRI's she diagnosed a glomus tumor under my thumb nail. She stated the only way to relieve the pain was to have it removed. This would be done by putting me under anesthesia, removing my nail and cutting out the tumor. Three weeks ago, I had the surgery performed. I woke up in excruciating pain. She stated "You should not be in any pain because I have removed the tumor." I was given morphine and a prescription for pain and sent home.
I was scheduled for a follow-up exam in ten days. The pain did not let up during this time. I went for my appointment. I was seen by the doctors' assistant. I told her how much pain I was in (although it was quite obvious.) She took out the stitches, put a band-aid on it, and a splint. The doctor never examined or even looked at my thumb. She stood in the doorway, told me there was no explanation for my pain and suggested I get a second opinion. Four days later, I called her office and left a message saying I was in excruciating pain. I waited all morning for a call back. No one called. I went to the emergency room. I was seen by a doctor who diagnosed me with a bacterial infection called cellulites. I was given prescriptions for antibiotics, an anti-inflammatory and pain.
It is now five days later. My thumb is still very swollen, red and I'm still in a lot of pain. I can not find another hand specialist who will see me. I am now at my wits end as to what to do next.
Help! If any one has any suggestions as to what I can do, or if anyone has had a glomos tumor, please respond. I would really like to hear about your experience. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Pedro
For approximately 5 years, I was experiencing a throbbing burning pain in my left thumb. It got to the point where it was so painful I sought out a hand specialist. After three MRI's she diagnosed a glomus tumor under my thumb nail. She stated the only way to relieve the pain was to have it removed. This would be done by putting me under anesthesia, removing my nail and cutting out the tumor. Three weeks ago, I had the surgery performed. I woke up in excruciating pain. She stated "You should not be in any pain because I have removed the tumor." I was given morphine and a prescription for pain and sent home.
I was scheduled for a follow-up exam in ten days. The pain did not let up during this time. I went for my appointment. I was seen by the doctors' assistant. I told her how much pain I was in (although it was quite obvious.) She took out the stitches, put a band-aid on it, and a splint. The doctor never examined or even looked at my thumb. She stood in the doorway, told me there was no explanation for my pain and suggested I get a second opinion. Four days later, I called her office and left a message saying I was in excruciating pain. I waited all morning for a call back. No one called. I went to the emergency room. I was seen by a doctor who diagnosed me with a bacterial infection called cellulites. I was given prescriptions for antibiotics, an anti-inflammatory and pain.
It is now five days later. My thumb is still very swollen, red and I'm still in a lot of pain. I can not find another hand specialist who will see me. I am now at my wits end as to what to do next.
Help! If any one has any suggestions as to what I can do, or if anyone has had a glomos tumor, please respond. I would really like to hear about your experience. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Pedro
posted by Back In The Day at 2:47 PM
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God bless.
I have just been diagnosed with a Glomus Tumor under my left thumb nail and i'm going to go see a plastic surgeon to take my nail off and have it cut out?!?!?! i'm terrified and now after reading ur story i'm even more so. i've only had mine for like a year and a half. not 3 yikes. i go crazy now if i bump it or let it get hot or cold. argh. I"m scared now.
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