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I used some of the weak spring exercisers (maybe they weren't weak enough) and it hurt my hands really badly for several months. Beware...
Diet would certainly be worth looking into. Sugar, wheat that has been treated with Roundup (all US wheat), various other food items can cause inflammation. Consider a plant based diet. Lighter gauge strings, different picks, rest, warm water soaks, cbd pain cream - common sense stuff will hopefully help. Best of luck...H |
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First off... begin to tell your "story" about your hands in a way that reflects what YOU want to have happen... arthritis has become a knee-jerk diagnosis by many doctors, right along with "you're getting older", bursitis, et al...
Think about it... we use our hands and fingers EVERYDAY, thousands of times... but when was the last time someone told you they were doing hand/finger exercises? Not counting this site, I imagine that "never" would be the answer! I just googled "hand/finger exercises" and came up with several Youtube vids on the subject... and I DO THEM!!! I also have a pair of those Chinese meditation/exercise balls, and have found them to be helpful in many ways - more than I even think they are, I'm guessing. Don't buy any BS about arthritis, or rheumatism or "repetitive strain" nonsense... and RUN SCREAMING AWAY FROM ANY ONE who says "Oh, just get an operation... or take these drugs...". WE were designed to move and use all our facilities, for the duration of our lives... your hands have many, many more years of excellent function left to perform!
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my ring finger locks up sometimes. i find
playing more often helps. it's gotta be the best exersize for a guitar player and makes you better as a side effect. |
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Oh the joys of arthritis. I've been blessed (?) with rheumatoid arthritis for more than 20 years (that's the inflammatory autoimmune kind) and now good ol' osteoarthritis (the wear & tear kind) is starting to show up too. I've learned some things about living with these charming conditions:
1. Don't let it keep you from doing what you love. Adapt as needed -- different neck shape, string weight, etc., etc. 2. The placebo effect is real. If something seems to give you relief, doesn't cost much, and doesn't cause any harm, go with it for as long as it seems to help. Some people swear by copper bracelets and some people think they're snake oil. Hey, they don't cost much and don't hurt anyone, so why not? 3. Check in with your doctor regularly. They're coming out with new treatments all the time. 4. Warmth is your friend. 5. There are lots of slightly different NSAIDs -- aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and many more. For some unknown reason, a favored NSAID might quit working for you after a while, and then you get to switch to another. Will it work for you? Will it give you a stomachache? The only way to know is trial & error. (This is why they call it "practicing" medicine.) 6. Keep your sunny side up.
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I'm with HR. truly a wonderful find.
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Wait, so you're saying that arthritis is BS? And while we were designed to use the various parts of our bodies for the duration of our lives, there are things that can limit that (medical conditions, injuries, etc.).
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I'll reiterate what Colchar mentioned. TURMERIC.
My GP suggested it and after a few months I've begun to notice a difference. Less pain, and in some cases no pain in certain areas of my hand. Worth a try, natural with no side effects and cheap ! But don't sue me if it doesn't work !!! |
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I had a very bad TFCC injury to my right wrist from a work-related injury. It was bad enough that I probably would have needed surgery. If you don’t know about this already, do a search on the “wrist widget”. It saved me from surgery and an extensive lay-off from work.
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I’ve had arthritis issues in my hands for years, and I’m in my mid-40s. It improved dramatically with major hand and forearm strengthening, glucosamine/msm supplements, and Blue Emu cream.
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I have been dealing with it for a number of years. Got cortisone shots in the joints, took NSAIDs till my stomach gave out, then took prednisone. Took Opioids. The whole nine yards at on time or another. The worse was when the arthritis joined up with calcium in the joint. (PseudoGout). No amount of normal drugs could kill that pain. Fortunately colchicine is taking care of it.
So make sure you get X-rays often and look for calcium. Good Luck. |