My doctor said surgery is the only option but I'm not rushing into that. 3 weeks ago I went for a swim in a hot artesian pool and I haven't felt it since. We have quite a few of these in our country and I think it must be to do with the minerals in the water. My hand feels great. Many years ago we were camping in outback northern territory and my daughter got burnt on her arm with boiling water. Next day we went swimming in a hot artesian pool and her burn disappeared.