Hand pain
I have zero negative rheumatoid arthritis and my left hand is very painful I am a mechanic do you think I need to change my profession thanks
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Hello and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.
Our website is a mine of information so do look at it. You might be particularly interested in:
In answer to your specific question about changing your profession, it is important that you don't make any decisions in haste. Please ensure you discuss your worries with your Rheumatology Specialist.
Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.
Best wishes
Mary
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Hi there, first post here. I've been diagnosed with erosive arthritis in my right hand. The helpline's provided some information and I found an earlier chat on this forum with some info. Just back from the GP and now know it's across all fingers, but the pain is mainly in one. Anti inflammatory cream + analgesics is the main approach to pain relief, although I'd like to get into the habit of hand exercises to maintain some flexibility.
Just looking for any thoughts from anyone else with the same diagnosis or who has some insight.
thanks
Alan
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Hello @Bingomac and welcome to the Community.
I see you have already discovered our Helpline and hopefully they gave you useful information. Did they give you links to the hand exercises? I've put it in here anyway.
Hope it helps.
Best wishes
Peter
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