Arthritis in hands

[DavidBarkey]

Hey guys , for those of you like me have a few miles on your hands in the trades . How are you dealing with arthritis ? I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands . Most concerning of which is in the base of my thumbs at the CMC joint where the thumb meets the palm of your hand . This has made grasping things like a pen or nuts and bolts very difficult at times . Everything I do revolves around using my hands so this is a major issue . I have cut out sugar , alcohol , seed oils which are all inflammation causing . I drink a glass of homemade V8 juice loaded with a lot of thing said to fight inflammation . This is helping somewhat , but not enough . What have you guys found that helps . Note I am allergenic to most pain meds .
help needed with this one .

[Harry]

I get numbness in my thumbs and fingers when I use them a lot. I have a Doctor visit scheduled for a possible carpal tunnel operation. I’ll keep you posted on what they say.

[RoamingGnome]

We can feel your pain... Kelly was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her wrist - and I have/had it in my hips ( I have one aftermarket hip now and that eliminated the pain on one side )

Have you looked into supplements with Glucosamine and Chondroitin in them? They are supposed to be component parts of the cartilage that wears out and causes the inflammation / pain - didn't really help me that much with my hips, but there seems to be some studies that suggest it may provide some relief for the joints in hands and wrists.

Do your own google search though - some Chondroitin is sourced from shellfish and not so good for people with allergies to shrimp etc...
Remember I'm only certified to comment on wear and tear on mechanical components, not give medical advice

[propane1]

I take cod liver oil pils, and they say to eat oily types of fish. This helps oil the joints. This is what I found on the internet doctor advice.
Im like Gerry, I can’t give medical advice.

Noel.