"have been taking t3 or t4 for post-surgery pain.  have discovered that as long as i take either one, my pain persists but once i stop my pain goes away!  also found that nsaids increase the pain (had basal joint replacements in both thumbs).  but i do have to say that both ts are effective for my hip bursitis; just not worth the thumb pain when i take it.  hoping the md can give me something for my hip that won&#039;t impact my thumbs..."