New member. Needing some advice.

Jens15

Hi am new on here. Have osteoarthritis for about 5 years now.

Symptoms getting worse especially in my hands. My fingers are even sore to touch now. It's affecting my job is there anything I can do to help relieve the pain. I am 45 years old.

I have started using aids to help with the opening of cans or tins. But I needsome relief in my fingers. They are red bumpy and very sore.

Naomi33

Hello @Jens15

Welcome to the community we are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience aswell.

I understand you have arthritis in hands and fingers.

Our website has a lot of useful information please see link below.

Osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist (versusarthritis.org)

Personally I use Ibuprofen gel as prescribed by my doctor. Maybe worth you trying?

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

Best Wishes

Naomi33

Poppyjane

Hi @Jens15

In addition to the useful link and advice from @Naomi33 have you considered asking your G P to be referred to a hand therapist?

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/who-will-treat-you/hand-therapists/

Also some of our members use wax therapy which they find very helpful.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/wax-bath-therapy/

Let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Poppyjane ( Moderator)