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Arthritis - bumpy fingers!

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Jungfraujoch · 27/11/2018 18:51

Anyone had any success with a homeopathic remedy to reduce the inflammation and stiffness?

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Jungfraujoch · 27/11/2018 21:36

Bump

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Jungfraujoch · 29/11/2018 17:52

Anyone please?

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Sunshineonleaf · 29/11/2018 17:56

Is it osteo or rheumatoid? I have both with very painful fingers.
Bumps and deformities are not reversible but if it's RA then drugs can slow the progression. "Arthritis" compression gloves are helpful for pain relief.
Homeopathy doesn't work for anything let alone arthritis.

Jungfraujoch · 29/11/2018 22:40

Hi Sunshine. I don’t which it is yet, gp appointment next week and I guess maybe then X-ray? Just want to try something to help slow down the process!

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Jungfraujoch · 29/11/2018 22:42

Forgot to say, I’m really sorry you’re suffering. X

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Sunshineonleaf · 30/11/2018 14:25

They are more likely to do blood tests than xrays to determine whether it's inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis.
If it's osteo then although it's the less serious of the two there isn't actually any treatment to slow it down or reverse it, though I've had good results from hand physiotherapy.
If it's rheumatoid or similar then GP will refer you to a rheumatologist who will do more bloods and xray.

Jungfraujoch · 01/12/2018 08:58

Thanks Sunshine. The joys of getting older!

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