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Arthritis in hands

SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:57:22 GMT

I tried massaging the joints in hand. Won't do that again. stiffer then was and more painful.

Looks like my rings gonna be sized from 7-8.

taking OTC meds. Doing rehab, also.

Any miracle cures out there any one can advise ?

I bought heated gloves , also. I've read where cold is better, so, have to experiment.

What do you do for osteoarthritis not rheumatism thank God !

Re: Arthritis in hands

Kachina624 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:12:31 GMT

@SharkE. Drugs and not the OTC stuff. Go to a doctor, preferably a rheumatologist, describe the problem and ask for a drug that will actually help. Hopefully he'll prescribe one of the NSAIDs.

Rheumatism is the old fashioned name for osteoarthritis. Nobody calls it that anymore

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Jrzgirl — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:18:38 GMT

Try Voltaren, OTC. It helps my arthritic knees.

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:19:05 GMT

Shame R is dead. He could be of help.

No, osteoA is not deforming and rheumatism is.

My FNP doesn't want me to get started on the hard stuff like steroid shots and high end drugs.

Nsaids are Ibuprofen, aleve, etc. They do some good

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:22:35 GMT

@Jrzgirl wrote:
Try Voltaren, OTC. It helps my arthritic knees.

I use that on my hands before I go to bed and gulp couple of pills at night that helps put me out.

I bought every creme Walmart has. LOL Best spray for my shoulder pain is SalonPas. Temporary relief.

I bought mine on myself by lifting heavy concrete blocks and rocks. Still think I'm 32 not 72.

Don't like needing help . Nobody has time for your problems anyway. Do it myself and suffer come morning.

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:26:02 GMT

105' right now in Amarillo

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Jrzgirl — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:27:56 GMT

I don't like needing help either. I tried SalonPas once & it did weird things to my head- I got dizzy, & could not speak coherently. Scary for me. Glad it works for you.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:42:57 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
Shame R is dead. He could be of help.

No, osteoA is not deforming and rheumatism is.

My FNP doesn't want me to get started on the hard stuff like steroid shots and high end drugs.
Nsaids are Ibuprofen, aleve, etc. They do some good

@SharkE. Ive had osteoarthritis for 40 years and you ought to see my poor swollen joints. You can't cure it and can only relieve the pain. It's likely to get worse. I've tried everything and the prescription NSAIDs are the only thing that are truly effective.

You asked for advice and that's it.

Re: Arthritis in hands

Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:43:00 GMT

Try taking UC Collagen II highly recommended for joint health, one 40 mg capsule per day.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:46:43 GMT

If you want hard core NSAIDs either Voltaren or Meloxicam RX .

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Mariannecraig — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:47:14 GMT

Look up hand massager in the search bar. It was $55.00 and really helps. It provides heat with massage. It works well for me.

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:02:47 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Try taking UC Collagen II highly recommended for joint health, one 40 mg capsule per day.

That OTC ?

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:05:28 GMT

Think I need to quit typing so much, too!!!

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Carmie — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:05:35 GMT

Get a paraffin warming wax machine. The warm wax is very soothing for arthritic hands and fingers and fun to use.

It's great for your cuticles and nails too.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:12:53 GMT

@SharkE wrote:

@Shelbelle wrote:
Try taking UC Collagen II highly recommended for joint health, one 40 mg capsule per day.
That OTC ?

YES !! I buy it from Vitacost, right now it is 30% off there. Vitacost Synergy brand. I posted a pic of it below

Re: Arthritis in hands

Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:10:14 GMT

My DH has arthritis in his hands, he takes the UC Collagen II and also has good results with Arthritis Cream by Boiron, contains arnica.

Re: Arthritis in hands

Kachina624 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:11:25 GMT

Medical literature does not generally use the term rheumatism. Instead, arthritis is commonly used to refer to such conditions.

Arthritis is characterized by joint abnormalities, stiffness, and pain caused by inflammation. Inflammation can be caused by several factors.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:11:55 GMT

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SharkE — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:18:28 GMT

Thanks all will do ! Gonna order that 55.00 hand massenger too.

I hate getting old. today in rehab I was talking to a gal that had a knee replacement and she said "take it from me, lady, don't ever get a knee replacement".

I said "my legs are great no problem there I hit the recumbent 25-30 miles a week". Once my legs go it will be assisted living for me and I sure don't want that.

Praise the Lord my legs are no problem !!

Re: Arthritis in hands

KittySoftPaws — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:19:42 GMT

CBD cream works wonderfully, they will tell you to get the inflammation in your body down as this is a result of it. Like with Curcumin. This is what I use and it works!