Ulnar Deviation

Lou2pat
Lou2pat Member Posts: 7
edited 22. Jul 2012, 05:18 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I've had RA for 24 years. I am experiencing Ulnar Deviation properly for the first time as due to another condition I had to come off Meds for RA so the disease has run riot! Can anyone tell me if Ulnar Deviation corrects itself, gets better? I've just started on Biological Treatment and am hoping this will bring the rampant RA under control. What I don't know is if the deviation is for good now? Please say no !!! Thanks

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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello again

    I answered your post on "say hello" but I am bumping this thread up so it doesn't get missed.

    I am sure you will get some replies soon (although the forum tends to be quieter at the weekends).

    Thinking of you.

    Tillyxxx
  • Chelle123
    Chelle123 Member Posts: 23
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Lou,
    I am sorry to hear that you have ulnar Deviation. Do you have access to an Ot through your local hospital. Often you can self refer by writing a letter to them directly (this is not widely know).

    Often it can be difficult to correct joint damage once it has occured. However, your OT may be able to help you with splints which can be custom made for you. You can have working splints for use during the day or taking part in activities which put strain on your joints. Also, OT's make resting splints which you wear at night and help to keep alignment.

    It is important to see an OT because they will take measurements so you are able to compare any improvement or deterioration of your joints.

    If you have the oppertunity to get hold of this book 'The expert patient's guide to living a full life with rheumatoid arthritis' ByJenkins, Jasmine it is worth a read. It has fantastic advice about joint protection which will help prevent further ulner deviation.

    I am an OT student and have recently finished a placement within a rheumatology department so I have seen first hand the importance of good joint protection.

    Good luck
    Chelle
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Chelle123 wrote:
    If you have the oppertunity to get hold of this book 'The expert patient's guide to living a full life with rheumatoid arthritis' ByJenkins, Jasmine it is worth a read. It has fantastic advice about joint protection which will help prevent further ulner deviation.

    I've not heard of it, Celle, and it's a bit late in the day for me but it sounds very useful and I may give it a read anyway. Thanks.
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