CMCJ symptoms. Carpometacarpal joint arthrosis results in pain and swelling at the base of the thumb. Bone spurs can develop which gives the thumb a squared-off appearance. The swelling is associated with laxity and instability of the ligaments that support the thumb, resulting in further wear and tear of the joint.arpometacarpal joint arthrosis is very common and there are many causes. Approximately 50 percent of woman over the age of 50 and approximately 75 percent of all individuals over the age of 65 can develop CMCJ arthrosis. The base of the thumb is subjected to high mechanical sheer and compression forces.
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Lisinopril works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten.As a result, lisinopril relaxes the blood vessels.This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Lisinopril is also used to help treat heart failure. It is also used in some patients after a heart attack. After a heart attack, some of the heart muscle is damaged and weakened.owering blood pressure can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Lisinopril works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. As a result, lisinopril relaxes the blood vessels.
Prilosec may increase the level of cilostazol in the blood. If you must take these two medications together, your healthcare provider should consider lowering your cilostazol dosage (to perhaps 50 mg twice daily). Prilosec may increase the level of citalopram in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of citalopram side effects.