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Knobbly finger joints

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Jungfraujoch · 06/04/2021 10:43

Presume this is arthritis? My index finger has been particularly painful recently..

What supplements can I take to help please? Realise I probably should have done this a while ago! I’m 58.

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Totallyworthit · 06/04/2021 11:58

It could be but you would need X-ray & possibly ultrasound to confirm.I have arthritis in wrists and fingers.
The OT gave me some finger sleeves, which had a gel pad inside, for support when mine is really painful, it does really help.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124630206683

I also bought this type of thing which does help too.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353184277014

The OT said to be mindful of using hands and make sure they are supported doing tasks to protect, and slow down progression but easier said than done! The Dr also prescribes me naproxen to take when things are really bad.

Totallyworthit · 06/04/2021 12:24

Sorry, I realise it was supplements you wanted. High strength turmeric with black pepper can help. DM swears by these for her arthritis but I haven’t tried them.
www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Turmeric-Curcumin-1440mg-Pepper/dp/B07PRY2C4X/ref=pd_lpo_121_t_0/262-4867496-6757058?psc=1&pf_rd_p=d8b3a5b8-7766-4dff-b57a-24ee5d46250d&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_wg=kbi51&pf_rd_r=30E12AEC6D50Q0QKR3GP&pd_rd_i=B07PRY2C4X&pd_rd_w=pQaTx&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&refRID=30E12AEC6D50Q0QKR3GP&pd_rd_r=e1054336-7aa5-4b96-b28f-07382718fe25

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Jungfraujoch · 06/04/2021 13:18

Thank you that’s really helpful. X

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