Hello,,,,,

Caz63

Hi All,,,

I am a forum newbie, with OA in my hands. I can just about put up with the pain,, but losing grip in my hands is worse. I have also been prescribed Capsaicin cream for a swollen knuckle/finger,, but no chemist in my area (Yeovil) can get it. I moan to my husband about my aches all the time, so thought it about time I share my moans and groans with others.

chrisb

Hi @Caz63, 

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum, 

You have arthritis in your hands which causes pain and affects your grip. You’ve joined the forum so that you can share your moans and groans around 😊 

Well you’re very welcome and you’ll find the forum members a very helpful and supportive bunch. 

Here are a couple of articles that may prove useful to you:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-fingers-hands-and-wrists/

 

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/your-home/

 

I hope that joining the forum proves to be a positive experience. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

Caz63

Thank you for the welcome! 👍

janiebin

Hi @Caz63

This is a great place to have a moan, everyone understand that we have to get it out and are very supportive.

Have you looked at splints to help your hands/ wrists? There are also all sorts of gadgets especially for the kitchen to help relieve strain on hands and fingers.

People have mentioned they use heat pads and cool packs and I was reading somewhere about wax treatment, but I don't know much about it . I expect someone on here does!