I, too, have a similar issue with both thumbs. My right thumb has been a problem on and off for over a year. Hasn't really caused any major issues except occasionally when finger picking. My left thumb started up about a month ago and has gotten so bad I cannot hook my thumb over the neck for F shaped chords. So I work around this but barring chords and placing my thumb tip against the center of the guitar neck causes a lot of pain. I cannot bend at the first joint without pain. Some slow squeezing exercises help to loosen up the joint but its only temporary relief. I think I've got a doctor's visit in my near future and I'm not crazy about what may be ahead. I would also like to hear more from anyone who is going through this, too.
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