Newly diagnosed with hand osteoarthritis

Sunflower1970

Hello, I’m a female in my early 50’s and have noticed spurs on my thumbs and some finger joints which are sometimes very painful. An x-ray confirms osteoarthritis. I think I have it in my big toes too. Is there anything I can do to prevent it getting worse? And has anyone seen any improvement with HRT as I don’t take it at the moment. I work full time using a keyboard all day. I feel like I’m getting worse very quickly and I’m really worried. Thank you for any advice x

Naomi33

Hello @Sunflower1970 and welcome to the Community.

We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I believe you have been diagnosed with spurs in thumbs and finger joints and toes and enquiring about osteoarthritis the following links maybe of interest 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/conditions/osteoarthritis/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure others will connect with you soon.

With best wishes

@Naomi33