Hiya are there any hairdressers on here ?
hiya
I’m a hairdresser & have recently been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my top joints in my fingers has anyone any advice please ?
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Welcome to the forum, @Juju124.
You are a hairdresser recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in your fingers. I guess you are concerned at the possible loss of dexterity. Here is a link to relevant information:
Exercise is generally considered helpful:
And finally:
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Tom
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Hi @Juju124
im a hairdresser!
its so hard !! I’ve had to give up for a little bit I’m now on medication for psoriatic arthritis, I’m hoping when I’m on track I may be able to do it again but no way I can be blow drying all day everyday it’s a killer ! My dip joints also affected ! I also has OA in thumb and wrists joints .
maybe cut down a bit and see if that helps xx
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Hiya
Thanks for your reply , yes it’s very difficult I’ve only just returned to work after the 3.5 month lockdown so as you can imagine it’s extremely busy ! Once the madness is over I shall be cutting my hours down considerably, the pain in my fingers is awful & is going to my thumb now but just to grin & bare it for now, awaiting occupational health which is taking forever ! So Volterol massaged in my fingers before I start & pain killers are working slightly for now it’s very worrying as it’s my lively hood & I love my Job !!
thanks again xx
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i love my job as well it’s my absolute passion ! I really didn’t want to give it up and my clients were gutted but they did understand and I know I had to put my self and health first xx
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Yes you 100% need to put your health first, I really hope you feel better soon with everything & you can eventually return to what you love to do
take care xx
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