de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

I am currently suffering from de Quervain's Tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendon on the side of the wrist at the base of the thumb. It is a painful condition when I twist my right wrist or move my thumb. Right now, it is hard to do activities that uses the wrist in a twisting motion.

I don't know how I got it but I think it came from a combination of things: weight lifting, performing lots of wiping motions (washing and waxing the cars, for example), or increased computer use. It sucks! I've stopped lifting for now (although this gives me a chance to improve my cardio).

I went to the doctor to get it checked out and he instantly knew it was de Quervain's when he asked me to perform Finkelstein's test. I couldn't do the test as it was too painful. He also told me that the best course of treatment is ice, anti-inflammatory medication (ibuprofen), and the use of a thumb spica wrist splint. I'm doing all, but it is still painful. I might have to resort to a cortisone shot if it doesn't get any better soon.