My New Diagnosis

WillowWhimsy

Hello everyone,

So, I'm a music teacher and have recently started experiencing stiffness and pain in one finger. Having taught older adults and helping my mum I had a horrible feeling I knew what it was but saw the GP yesterday to check

I was still hoping he'd say it was an infection or injury but, unfortunately, my fears were confirmed - it is osteoarthritis.

It is just this one finger and I'm not in too much pain currently but it's mostly about the emotional impact right now, as I think about where this is heading and how much my work is going to be affected - nevermind everything else.

Anyway, the NHS arthristis page recommended this site and so ... here I am, hoping for some friendly support and advice going forwards.

Naomi33

Hello @WillowWhimsy and welcome.

The following links may help you with concerns about OA in fingers.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/search?query=Exercises+for+the+fingers%2C+hands+and+wrists

Please keep posting I am sure people will connect with you.

Best wishes @Naomi33

WillowWhimsy

Thank you @Naomi33

I struggled a bit emotionally this weekend as I tried to come to terms but am feeling a bit more positive today.

I have found this forum to be a great help so far and looking forward to getting involved in more conversations.

Thanks for the lovely welcome. 😊