Swollen fingers?

[sparky66]

So I wanted to ask for some advice please 😃

After my run this morning (14K ) my fingers had swollen so much ,my rings were really hurting on my hands,

So obviously I will remove my rings from now on..

I googled for some answers on this.. apart from doing some opening and closing of fists.. is there anything else you can suggest?

It also says if you overload with water it may cause swelling, but I hadn't,

It's only happened the last twice, today's run and my last long run..

To do with the blood flow..

Thanks for any help 🙏

[nowster Graduate10]

Are you holding your elbows at right angles when you run, or are the lower arms sagging a bit?

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Funny you should say that, yes I think my arms do droop a little..while running yesterday I was aware of this when my I could feel my hands tighten ..so I adjusted the angle upwards and it did seem to relieve it a little..So rings off next run.. adjust my arm swing 👍

[Decker]

My wife Mary had the same issue. Her ring finger swells so much she cannot even remove the ring sometimes. It seems to be connected to humidity for her.

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Decker]

Definitely remove rings.. next run ☺️

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My fingers started to swell after being on Pred for awhile...can't wear any rings at the mo but hoping as I decrease the swelling will go.

[backintime Graduate10]

I get this sometimes, mostly when it's hot & humid, so when I run, when I feel them swelling I kind of do a "jazz hands" thing with my hands and then open and shut fists a couple of times. 5-10 seconds max, but it makes a big difference. Also, when I finish I put my arms up for a few seconds and let it drain away - you can disguise it as adjusting your hair and stretching if you're feeling self-conscious ).

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Jazz hands ..I like that tip 👍😆

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

Sometimes just a gentle shake with your hands at shoulder level can help, but jazz hands are more fun

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

I'm laughing here, on my runs I think of advice given on here for posture..chin leading chest.. now I will have jazz hands to add .. thought's.." chin leading chest.. jazz hands... Chin leading chest..jazz hands " 🤣

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to sparky66]

hahaha, your thoughts are much more organised than mine, mine wander off to weird places - like how much time has to pass before you can no longer add the word "back" in the phrase "I'm going back to bed" - that was a while back now, but I still don't have a definitive answer and it occupies 1km or so

[Kat332zz Graduate10]

I get this too, mainly when walking, but it does happen when running too. Usually affects only my left hand, not sure why, haven’t been able to correlate it to anything specific. Will watch this space!

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Do you have a ring on your left hand and not on your right?

[Kat332zz Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

I have one on each. (same finger)

[backintime Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

There goes that theory then

[sparky66 Graduate10 in reply to Kat332zz]

Strangely enough it's worse on my right hand and I have rings on most fingers on both hands 🤔

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Like Kat332zz this is something that happens to me when walking (a lot and especially if at all brisk) and less so when running... one of the attractions of running for me. The different arm movement/position, with the elbows bent so the hands aren't dangling I reckon. I did have a phase in my life when my fingers oozed as well, glad that doesn't happen any more!