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Osteo-arthritis anyone?
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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 179117"><p>My mom has it in her hands and she keeps having to buy her rings in a larger size just to get them over her knuckles - then they're too big and flop around her finger. This really stinks for someone who is a jewelry fanatic. She says that when the knuckle is 'growing' it tends to be sore, but then it stops.</p><p></p><p>I think treatment is primarily NSAIDS and short term steroids if needed. If the weight bearing joints get to be very bad, they look at joint replacement but I don't think that's something you have to think about if it's only affecting your hands. My mom only has it in her hands - nowhere else. You may eventually get to the point where you need devices to help you with things such as opening jars, etc. </p><p></p><p>You should definitely see your GP and they should rule out rheumatoid arthritis as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 179117"] My mom has it in her hands and she keeps having to buy her rings in a larger size just to get them over her knuckles - then they're too big and flop around her finger. This really stinks for someone who is a jewelry fanatic. She says that when the knuckle is 'growing' it tends to be sore, but then it stops. I think treatment is primarily NSAIDS and short term steroids if needed. If the weight bearing joints get to be very bad, they look at joint replacement but I don't think that's something you have to think about if it's only affecting your hands. My mom only has it in her hands - nowhere else. You may eventually get to the point where you need devices to help you with things such as opening jars, etc. You should definitely see your GP and they should rule out rheumatoid arthritis as well. [/QUOTE]
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