I was actually going to suggest the exact same thing.... but ended up deleting my post because I thought you might think me dumb!
I'm doing OK with my brace at the moment ... as in less pain at night, and have saved an old pair of cotton socks for when the weather is hot and my hands get sweaty.
I'm glad to read that you're doing better.
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