How do you get swollen sausage fingers to go down?

suzygirl
suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
edited 19. Apr 2013, 08:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
I asked the physio for help with my hands as they are so painful. She said it was dactylitis and to use ice which I have but they are still swollen. My knuckles are deformed which makes life hard and I have a contracture. My palms have a burning pain, which makes tasks such as washing hands torture.

I would appreciate any ideas to ease the pain and or swelling. I am on azathiaprione and plaquenil and consider myself pretty well controlled symptom wise, so this is a silly nuisance. :oops:

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  • lizzieuk1
    lizzieuk1 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You could try some compression gloves and/or some anti inflammatory gel.x
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That sounds so painful Suzygirl - poor you. Apart from using ice I haven't any other suggestions I'm afraid, but hopefully someone else will be able to help. Hope you get some relief soon.

    Catie
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Catie and Liz. I am wondering why my meds are not controlling it. I will ask at my next appointment.
  • MrOptimist
    MrOptimist Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have you tried a 'Dietary Approach' in trying to help your symptoms? Foods such as Salmon (rich in omega 3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory agents) may help to reduce your swelling and inflammation :)

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