Hand and wrist surgery
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hand-and-wrist-surgery/Learn more about the common types of hand and wrist surgery, how it could help relieve pain and what the recovery process involves.
Hi everyone. I’m 67 years old and was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 28. I was told I had fibrositis when I was 32. They now call it fibromyalgia. Found to have bilateral spinal stenosis worse in lumbar region and neck . Arthritis everywhere . Had a trapazoidectomy nearly 4 months ago but hand is still badly swollen and horrifically painful. Fed up to the back teeth with it all.
Hello @Dirtywombat welcome to the online community
You say you have arthritis everywhere, fibromyalgia for years and recently a trapezoidectomy which has left you with a swollen hand and horrific pain. You are fed up! I am not surprised to hear it. I am glad you have found us , we are here to listen, support you and share life's experiences.
I have found a V A online support group for fibromyalgia sufferers which you might like to consider joining https://www.versusarthritis.org/in-your-area/in-your-area-search-results/versus-arthritis-online-fibromyalgia-support-group/
Also a factsheet which I hope will be useful
We have a lot of discussions and activities on the community, so I hope you will browse round and join in with us.
Meanwhile I hope you find relief from your pain soon.
Take care
Poppyjane
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