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 Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 10:11 PM
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My left index finger knuckle, where the finger joins the hand is hurting. Doesn’t always hurt, but the pain is not predicable. As I am not the only wore out old SOB on the forum, maybe some of you have suggestions on best treatment or best pain killer. The bad news is that the knuckle hurts. The good news is that’s the only painful arthritis ridden joint so far. I wish there was more good news.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 10:26 PM
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My hands have started aching at night while I am asleep. After I flex them a few times all is better. I think it is from holding onto the phone, iPad, etc.
I haven't tried it yet but have heard good things about Voltaren.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 10:29 PM
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I have some Voltaren. Duuuuh. I’ll put some on.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 11:00 PM
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pertnear
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You have to start taking gin & raisins.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 11:07 PM
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I have it in multiple joints. You are going to have to live with it. Weather is not your friend.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 11:10 PM
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I did try the Voltaren, which the doctor gave me for my sore shoulder. Rubbed a small amount on that sore knuckle and 10 minutes later the pain reduced. Hmmm. it’s a bit early to start praising the stuff, but no doubt the pain is noticeably less.
Gin and raisins? Does that work, or is it just the Gin working?
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/27/22 11:22 PM
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pertnear
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I did try the Voltaren, which the doctor gave me for my sore shoulder. Rubbed a small amount on that sore knuckle and 10 minutes later the pain reduced. Hmmm. it’s a bit early to start praising the stuff, but no doubt the pain is noticeably less.
Gin and raisins? Does that work, or is it just the Gin working? Folks have been taking gin & raisins for years to reduce the effects of arthritis. Suppose to work on old dogs too. (603, I'm not calling you an old dog.  ) Gin & Raisins RecipeBuy Gin & Raisins Already Made
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/28/22 12:04 AM
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I’m an old dog. No hiding it. I need to get some Gin in Waco tomorrow. Any Gin recommendations?
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/28/22 02:54 AM
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I've got it pretty bad too. Hands swell up at night and now I take my wedding ring off at night. No good remedies, but a couple bourbons before bed helps a bit.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/28/22 02:41 PM
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I used the Voltaren again just before bed, and I took an Advil. Slept pretty well, and this morning the hand doesn’t hurt at all. I don’t know why it doesn’t hurt, but I’ll just be happy with no pain for now.
I think the Voltaren works, at least to some degree. More testing will happen.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/28/22 03:45 PM
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I used the Voltaren again just before bed, and I took an Advil. Slept pretty well, and this morning the hand doesn’t hurt at all. I don’t know why it doesn’t hurt, but I’ll just be happy with no pain for now.
I think the Voltaren works, at least to some degree. More testing will happen. My knee surgeon suggested Voltaren before finally having to cut. It works on sore knees. Due to this thread. I'll also try it on my "trigger" finger that previously had an injection but is bad again.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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11/28/22 10:07 PM
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I did try the Voltaren, which the doctor gave me for my sore shoulder. Rubbed a small amount on that sore knuckle and 10 minutes later the pain reduced. Hmmm. it’s a bit early to start praising the stuff, but no doubt the pain is noticeably less.
Gin and raisins? Does that work, or is it just the Gin working? Folks have been taking gin & raisins for years to reduce the effects of arthritis. Suppose to work on old dogs too. (603, I'm not calling you an old dog. ) Gin & Raisins RecipeBuy Gin & Raisins Already Made Interesting…
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/07/22 12:38 PM
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I did try the Voltaren, which the doctor gave me for my sore shoulder. Rubbed a small amount on that sore knuckle and 10 minutes later the pain reduced. Hmmm. it’s a bit early to start praising the stuff, but no doubt the pain is noticeably less.
Gin and raisins? Does that work, or is it just the Gin working? Folks have been taking gin & raisins for years to reduce the effects of arthritis. Suppose to work on old dogs too. (603, I'm not calling you an old dog. ) Gin & Raisins RecipeBuy Gin & Raisins Already Made Raisins and grapes are toxic to dogs. CBD and Benadryl work well on old dogs though. Alpha Lipoic Acid is an OTC supplement you can take along with Rx meds that help ease the pain. Alpha Lipoic AcidTurmeric
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/07/22 01:29 PM
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I deal with it and other inflamed pains. I take a Meloxicam (Mobic) daily plus about 6 X 650mg Tylenol Arthritis, morning, noon and night. Gabapentin for Stenosis.
January 13 having partial fusion of my right wrist. Gonna suk bad.
Pretty much just live with pain every day. Feet are terrible, keep me from walking far without bad pain.
Getting older suks. I just hate having to "slow down". Another reason I'm thinning my gun inventory.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/07/22 01:36 PM
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Dang Buzz, that fusion sounds bad.
I have it in my hands, shoulders, neck, feet, etc. I just turned 80
BTW, learning to wipe your butt left handed is a real character builder.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/08/22 01:26 PM
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Dang Buzz, that fusion sounds bad.
I have it in my hands, shoulders, neck, feet, etc. I just turned 80
BTW, learning to wipe your butt left handed is a real character builder. yep, arthritis in my middle finger on my left hand 
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/09/22 01:01 AM
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May have to switch from bourbon to gin.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/09/22 06:44 AM
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I deal with it and other inflamed pains. I take a Meloxicam (Mobic) daily plus about 6 X 650mg Tylenol Arthritis, morning, noon and night. Gabapentin for Stenosis.
January 13 having partial fusion of my right wrist. Gonna suk bad.
Pretty much just live with pain every day. Feet are terrible, keep me from walking far without bad pain.
Getting older suks. I just hate having to "slow down". Another reason I'm thinning my gun inventory. That's a lot of Tylenol to take every day, Buzz. 4000 mg is the max and you're knocking on the door of it. Might try alternating with Ibuprofen (Motrin), it's better for inflammation.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/10/22 05:55 PM
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I deal with it and other inflamed pains. I take a Meloxicam (Mobic) daily plus about 6 X 650mg Tylenol Arthritis, morning, noon and night. Gabapentin for Stenosis.
January 13 having partial fusion of my right wrist. Gonna suk bad.
Pretty much just live with pain every day. Feet are terrible, keep me from walking far without bad pain.
Getting older suks. I just hate having to "slow down". Another reason I'm thinning my gun inventory. That's a lot of Tylenol to take every day, Buzz. 4000 mg is the max and you're knocking on the door of it. Might try alternating with Ibuprofen (Motrin), it's better for inflammation. sound advice, thank you
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/11/22 12:17 AM
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I deal with it and other inflamed pains. I take a Meloxicam (Mobic) daily plus about 6 X 650mg Tylenol Arthritis, morning, noon and night. Gabapentin for Stenosis.
January 13 having partial fusion of my right wrist. Gonna suk bad.
Pretty much just live with pain every day. Feet are terrible, keep me from walking far without bad pain.
Getting older suks. I just hate having to "slow down". Another reason I'm thinning my gun inventory. That's a lot of Tylenol to take every day, Buzz. 4000 mg is the max and you're knocking on the door of it. Might try alternating with Ibuprofen (Motrin), it's better for inflammation. Wow, that’s a lot of Tylenol. Ever had an ulcer?
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/11/22 03:04 AM
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Monitor your liver function with the higher dosage of Tylenol.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/11/22 03:08 AM
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Family member overdosed on Tylenol and was in ICU for a week. Almost died.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/11/22 03:19 AM
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Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver. Ibuprofen is metabolized in the kidneys. Pick your poison. I would take DocHorton's advice and alternate. I have some kidney issues, so I tend to stay away from the Ibuprofen.
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/12/22 03:58 AM
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damm then just pass the Fentanyl
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Re: Arthritis pain in left hand
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12/14/22 08:12 PM
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Try drinking grape juice with a little pectin. Works for me and also for about ten friends I have told about it.
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