Thumbs and Fingers

valerieheather

Hello, I'm new to the Community and would welcome any suggestions for osteoarthritis in my fingers and thumbs. I don't want to go down the Ibuprofen route. I've been taking turmeric capsules for a month or two but not sure if they will help.

Chris_R

Hi @valerieheather

Welcome to the online community glad you found us.You say you have osteoarthritis in your fingers and thumbs

You dont want to take Ibuprofen but do take Turmeric capsules.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-hand-and-wrist/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/

Hope these links are a help to you.Please keep intouch and tell us how you get on and do go onto our forums and talk to others who know what you are going through and will give practical advice.

All the best Christine