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Borax Treatment for Trigger Finger Not Yet Working

Michele (USA) on 11/07/2025
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Hi. I watched your video and have followed the directions to a T -- used the brand you recommended, etc. I started out taking 1/16 tsp for 3 days, followed by 1/8 tsp for 7 weeks. It had absolutely no effect on my trigger finger whatsoever, so I increased it to the men's dose of 1/4 tsp. I've now been taking that dose for 2 weeks and am now at week #9 since I started this whole thing. I'm sorry to say that this has had zero effect on my trigger finger. I'm really desperate because I need my hands to type for my profession and the finger is on my dominant hand. I've had two injections already. I've been offered a third injection (can only have 3 in one year or 6 total in the same location). Every injection weakens the tendon/joint. I don't want to take a chance with surgery because without the A1 pulley as a guide, the tendon could become unstable or could catch on something and be damaged. I'll give this 13 weeks, a full 3 months, but if I don't start to see some improvement, I'm going to have to give up on this. I'm also on an anti-inflammatory diet and taking standardized curcumin (turmeric), ginger, and fish oil, among other things. I tried Aleve for a while. If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd be happy to try them.

Replied by Art from California on 11/07/2025

Hi Michele,

Two other things you can try while testing the oral borax are mag oil or melatonin lotion.

Here is a link to a typical mag oil spray :

https://www.amazon.com/Vitamatic-Pure-Magnesium-Oil-Spray/dp/B0DVT9W1LP/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3NM7S78W3EP4D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.205sAfn2UmAcD-3HmhcmjuyMofvA82xpxGIkT7oe09HprC4-O_Bc5AjNWHEmSaCi0_OX9HbmGi7mSqyaoRNYjFYSpJeK9GQa-OVyPRl0YaptZDRcrFbN1T-PvWxn5VS5TyW9JFn6rKTb0YfD0znboc0wbaB6eInsKWKH48qCuZwSVYnrKKi3s1FZejMKYftBnj2x3fZd71ba-PCXDdsd24C1I-R0YRiBU6Es6IKAxbuR8VjEhidh8uPA2_MRo0mMdYy4Dj37Bi1fZBrQ5b2SLUShqJ5mqgVkyUlJKJtbYbI.-RCXos5bW_w25xH7qnI500eIu1DYvGiO9MGZLn4tiBo&dib_tag=se&keywords=mag+oil&qid=1762538221&sprefix=mag+oil,aps,172&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Here is a link to how to make melatonin lotion and what it has shown benefit for :

https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html

The two topicals can also be used simultaneously.

Melatonin has shown benefit for tendon issues as discussed here :

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7714296/

Here is a relevant quote from the article :

' Exogenous melatonin application in overuse tendinopathy reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. Melatonin might be an alternative potential molecule to corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic tendinopathy. '

The use of melatonin lotion instead of oral melatonin will allow you to reach very high local tissue levels in your fingers and hand that are not possible with oral melatonin.

Magnesium has anti inflammatory effects and may help the tendons as discussed here by Google :

Yes, magnesium helps tendons in humans by reducing inflammation, promoting muscle relaxation, and aiding in tissue repair. It plays a vital role in muscle and nerve function, which helps reduce pain and tension around injured tendons. Research shows magnesium can also inhibit calcification in tendons and is important for the proper balance of magnesium and calcium, which regulates mineralization.

Benefits of magnesium for tendons

Reduces inflammation: Magnesium has anti-inflammatory properties that can help decrease inflammation in tendons, a common issue in conditions like tendonitis.
Aids in tissue repair: It helps activate enzymes necessary for injured tissue repair and plays a role in nerve impulses for muscle contraction and relaxation.
Promotes muscle relaxation: By helping to relax tense muscles and reduce spasms, magnesium can provide relief for the muscles surrounding an injured tendon.
Improves circulation: It can improve blood circulation to the muscles, which aids in healing and recovery.
Inhibits calcification: Studies indicate that magnesium can help inhibit the calcification (hardening) of the extracellular matrix in tendons, which is linked to a decrease in the magnesium-to-calcium ratio.
Attenuates fibrosis: Magnesium ions have been shown to reduce fibrosis (scarring) in tendon grafts after surgery.

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Similarly to melatonin lotion, mag oil allows you to reach higher local tissue levels compared to oral magnesium.

Please keep us posted on your progress!

Art

Replied by Michele from USA on 11/09/2025

Thank you for that information. Because I do already take both oral melatonin (for sleep) and oral magnesium, do you think I should reduce the oral versions or eliminate them while using the topical treatment? I'd prefer not to cut out the oral melatonin, but I can certainly take a smaller dose. I'm not sure what effect the mag. oil will have on my total magnesium intake, though.

Replied by Art from California on 11/10/2025

Hi Michele,

It is the ability of both topicals to reach much higher local tissue levels than their respective oral counterparts can that make them more useful for the purpose at hand.

Art

Replied by Art from California on 11/10/2025

Hi again, Michele,

I forgot to answer your question.

You should be able to continue the oral versions.

Art

Replied by HisJewel from New York on 11/13/2025

Greetings Michele from the USA,

Taurine may help trigger finger, an Amazon Reviewer said she had trigger finger. Taurine supplementation unlocked her fingers. She saw some progress in a week and within 3 weeks her fingers were completely unlocked. She took 1000mg in the morning and another 1000mg in the evening. This may work for others too.