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 Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/16/23 08:19 PM
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I've had it for a few years now. Started in my left hand and has now moved to my right hand. Mainly effects my thumb joints and my wrist. My wrist like to swell. Seems worse in hot weather. Cold or cool water feels good on them. Too much work with my hands out here. No way around it, though. I don't take pain meds. Just put up with it. Have you been tested for Carpal Tunnel? I had trigger finger in my middle finger of my left hand. Got a steroid shot and was good for about 6mo until it came back, also started getting numbness in that hand. Got the nerve test and was diagnosed with CT. Had surgery last month and all is well now. Hey, Jimbo. Yes, I've had carpal tunnel for years. I got surgery on my left hand, but never had it done on my right. The arthritis is worse in my left hand though so go figure. I used to have the numbness, but no more. Happy to hear your surgery went well. Best. Arthritis makes carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome worse. Dont know how long its been since you had the one hand fixed, but surgey now rakes more time to stick you back up then fix. I have had both hand/elbow fixed for carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome fixed. Each time it was less then 10 days before I was back up and running It's been, probably, 15 years or more.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/16/23 09:23 PM
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I've had it for a few years now. Started in my left hand and has now moved to my right hand. Mainly effects my thumb joints and my wrist. My wrist like to swell. Seems worse in hot weather. Cold or cool water feels good on them. Too much work with my hands out here. No way around it, though. I don't take pain meds. Just put up with it. Have you been tested for Carpal Tunnel? I had trigger finger in my middle finger of my left hand. Got a steroid shot and was good for about 6mo until it came back, also started getting numbness in that hand. Got the nerve test and was diagnosed with CT. Had surgery last month and all is well now. Hey, Jimbo. Yes, I've had carpal tunnel for years. I got surgery on my left hand, but never had it done on my right. The arthritis is worse in my left hand though so go figure. I used to have the numbness, but no more. Happy to hear your surgery went well. Best. Arthritis makes carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome worse. Dont know how long its been since you had the one hand fixed, but surgey now rakes more time to stick you back up then fix. I have had both hand/elbow fixed for carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome fixed. Each time it was less then 10 days before I was back up and running Had my left hand done June 16 and took longer for me to wake up than the surgery. I was back working at the lease 2 weeks later. DR said it might take a year to fully heal and to just let up when it started hurting. He's done both my arms for "tennis elbow," my wife's both hands for CT, and now my left hand. He treats us as family now after all these years!
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/16/23 11:11 PM
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Geez, I’m gonna quit whining about my arthritis. Compared to some of ya’ll I feel young and spry - while I’m drinking anyway… 
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/17/23 02:03 PM
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getting tested tomorrow for CT in my left hand Get ready for an electrifying experience. 
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/17/23 05:44 PM
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getting tested tomorrow for CT in my left hand Get ready for an electrifying experience. I think it's akin to torture.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/18/23 01:05 AM
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getting tested tomorrow for CT in my left hand Get ready for an electrifying experience. I think it's akin to torture. It’ll definitely wake you up!
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/19/23 07:14 PM
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My family Doc recently told me that it was safe for me to take 2 extra strength Tylenols 3 times per day for my back and knee pain from Arthritis. I’m not real knowledgeable regarding this stuff but that sounds like an overload to me. I’m doing it twice per day. Seems to be working somewhat or maybe OK. I’m walking a mile per day(most days) and sometimes do it twice. Admittedly, sometimes the back pain and forgetfulness keeps me home.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/19/23 07:35 PM
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My family Doc recently told me that it was safe for me to take 2 extra strength Tylenols 3 times per day for my back and knee pain from Arthritis. I’m not real knowledgeable regarding this stuff but that sounds like an overload to me. I’m doing it twice per day. Seems to be working somewhat or maybe OK. I’m walking a mile per day(most days) and sometimes do it twice. Admittedly, sometimes the back pain and forgetfulness keeps me home. I take 2 650mg “arthritis strength” generics twice a day (most days) for my back and overall pain.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/19/23 11:30 PM
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Watch your liver function while taking higher doses of Tylenol/Acetaminophen.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/20/23 03:16 PM
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Sometimes I take 1 tylenol and 1 ibuprofen together and that seems to work. Too much of either is not good.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/20/23 06:13 PM
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Sometimes I take 1 tylenol and 1 ibuprofen together and that seems to work. Too much of either is not good. It's not, but that combination is okay because Ibuprofen is an NSAID and is processed through the kidneys. Tylenol is processed through the liver. You don't want to take 2 NSAIDs together because it can overload the kidneys.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/22/23 12:54 AM
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My Rheumatologist just put me on Hydroxychloroquine for arthritis pain in my hands.
She said it’s safer and more effective then OTC pain killers. It takes a couple of weeks to but it seems to be working great.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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08/29/23 08:18 PM
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You guys should ask your docs about Meloxicam.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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09/11/23 11:57 PM
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My Doc said I could take 2 extra strength Tylenols 3 times per day for the arthritis in my back. I just do it morning and night.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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02/27/24 01:00 AM
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603, don’t know the name but get them at Walmart
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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02/27/24 01:15 AM
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My hand pain mostly went away for a good while, but with all the lathe turning last week and chainsawing today, my left hand was talking to me just now. I’ll take an Advil soon. This aging business is a problem sometimes.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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02/27/24 02:09 AM
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I had a bird dog I was teaching to Heel a couple of years ago. I snapped him back with the choke chain and injured my pinkey. That SOB hurt for two years. I switched from cold beer to Vodka and it went away!
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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02/27/24 02:15 AM
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You guys should ask your docs about Meloxicam. takes a day to build up but its the best IMO
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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05/15/24 01:50 AM
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I have bad osteoarthritis all over.
I take a bc arthritis powder with an alka seltzer cold (the one that fizzes) every morning when I wake up.
sounds nuts but it works. my spine puts carlsbad caverns to shame for stuff hangin down.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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10/13/24 11:00 AM
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My Doc has me on 2 extra strength Tylenols 3 times per day. Seems to help when I remember to take it.
Bottom line is that if I bend my back, the pain hits.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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I had to quit using the back pain pads. They worked but the adhesive glue burnt my back. Evidently an allergy. When I leave the house or really do much of anything I wear a Walmart back brace to keep me from bending. It kinda works.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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10/14/24 08:33 PM
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You guys should ask your docs about Meloxicam. 
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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You guys should ask your docs about Meloxicam. It was pretty popular several years ago, but wasn’t there some sort of side effect issue that caused it to be unpopular for use?
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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10/23/24 02:09 AM
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I have it in multiple joints. You are going to have to live with it. Weather is not your friend. ^^^^^^^^^^^ What Don posted. Usedta pop 500gm ibuprofen like candy till found out not good for liver or kidney. Get ne of them thar soft balls ta squeeze. Keep the joints limber. See your Dr. Best wish's. 
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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10/25/24 09:41 PM
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You guys should ask your docs about Meloxicam. It was pretty popular several years ago, but wasn’t there some sort of side effect issue that caused it to be unpopular for use? Gosh I've been on it for years. I do have to have my blood work done every 6 months monitoring any issues which might pop up.
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