Stiff fingers and wrists
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Re:polymyalgia ...my main complaint is that my wrists and fingers are really stiff.
my GP gave me one blood test which came back clear !
I took steroids for just 5 days and felt
fantastic but I have tried to avoid going back on the steroids because of the side effects.
Symptoms returned but not as bad as originally.
As I mentioned above , I have stiff fingers and wrists and the muscles in my arms ache but that is a huge improvement in that I have no pelvic or hip pain as I had before.
Yes I use Epsom Salts but I have no idea if they are really helping as I find it difficult to pin point which of the remedies I am using are the most effective ( think: vitamins, diet, exercise)....
Damp weather exacerbates the problem .
I wish I knew how to alleviate the fingers and wrists pain and annoyingly, I have a knot in my back !
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bob03667 Beanxox
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Something else to at least try is to buy one of the wrist-thumb braces you can get at most drug stores. Try it on one hand and then if it works, either get another one. The one I have is reversable. It made a big difference for me and make sure to wear it at night.
BettyE Beanxox
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I typed quite a long message and then forgot to save it while I sent you a PM with details of two items that helped me. Both were recommended by the OT to whom my GP referred me when my OA pain came back after I stopped taking steroids ( this was not all bad as my PMR had gone into and stayed in remission. ) Happy to answer any further questions.
Dennis123 BettyE
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Hello, Can you message me what two items helped you with the pain in your hand. My husband has been having the same problem. Thanks
rocketman42 BettyE
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Ditto....please send me the info....thx