Aching Hands

[Sazle]

Hi, I was diagnosed in 2011 with Endometriosis and have pretty much all of the symptoms but I am now experiencing problems with my hands and knuckles. They have ached off and in for a couple of years but now hurt pretty much most days. I’m being sent for blood tests to see if I have arthritis but I was wondering if anyone else has this? It isn’t a sharp stabbing pain but a dull ache.

[Smiley321]

Hi, I had this problem but dont think it was related to endo. After the birth of both my children I developed sore fingers and hands about a year after each was born. Lasted for a year or so both times, got tested for RA but came ba I clear. They reckon it was just my body's still settling from pregnancy a year later and was connected to lifting heavy kids. Saw an OT and changed by lifting technique and this made a difference over time. Hope it resolves for you soon 😁

[Sazle in reply to Smiley321]

Thank you for replying. I’ll have to see what the results are from the blood tests and take it from there. Hopefully it will ease.

[Thecraftyadder]

It's worth getting your vitamin D level checked as low levels can cause bone pain. I have issues with my hands and feet and was being looked at for arthritis (my family is the history of arthritis) but since taking a prescribed vitamin D supplement as I was deficient I feel an improvement. I think there is some evidence endo can often mean low vitamin D. Just thought I'd mention it in case it helps

[Sazle in reply to Thecraftyadder]

That’s great thank you. I will speak to my doctor. My Gran and Mum have arthritis, it’s in our family too ☹️