I have Trigger Finger in both thumbs first caused by playing my DS too much! Lol! I'm 53! I quit playing the DS months ago but with also driving long distances 3 & 4 times a week my hands got worse rather than better with my middle fingers going numb halfway through a trip. Now the pain is moving into my wrists and along the forearms. I am going to try the Thumb Splints as 20 years ago the Hand Splints worked wonders for the Carpel Tunnel Syndrome I had in both hands. Just waiting for an appoinment to get measured for them. I also remembered I had a TENS Machine for back pain and have dug that out to try it as I get no relief from painkillers....which brought me to finding the comments here whilst looking for advice on how to use the TENS for Trigger Finger! Thanks to all the people who have left comments here! I feel very justified in turning down the Steriod Injections straight away and opting for trying the splints. It's also good to know the surgey is highly successful if the splints don't bring enough relief!!