MUELLER Sports Medicine Adjust-to-Fit Thumb Brace, Spica Splint, Thumb Pain Relief Stabilizer for Men and Women, Ideal for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Arthritis, Sprains, Fits Right or Left, Black, One Size

That was how it was for me too. The steroid shot took time to really help with the pain and now it only hurts when I use my thumb too much. I remember thinking my braces were hurting my hand but it’s just that it hurt either way. This one worked best for me and I still wear when I sleep: https://a.co/d/0b5DqZNz This is the one a doctor recommended but my hand would get too hot: https://a.co/d/09AlDQeR