For this pain, I use a container of GREEN alcohol with banana peels. I soak my hand for 15 minutes while I am watching tv (1, 2, 3, or more nights) and the pain goes away for weeks even months sometimes. I put the lid back on my container and use it again and again. I replace the banana peel at about 3 weeks intervals. I add alcohol as needed. As long as I can submerge the pain into the alcohol, there is enough alcohol. Great for feet, ankles, elbows. Let me know if it works for you