Claw hands??

[Niki_k5]

I'm a nurse and unfortunately type a lot...darn paperwok. my fingers are so sore I feel like they are turning into claws, grip is going too....I've stopped all caffeine and it helped for a while. I could cry they are so sore, any ideas??

[Julie63]

Hi Niki k5, have you been tested for osteo arthritis? My fingers cramp up and are twisting out of shape because of it. I have to change hands to ease them, even something as simple as holding a mug of coffee for example causes pain, but I find using the heat of the mug helps if I wrap my fingers around it. heat treatment helps as does gently opening and closing my hands. Gentle hugs, Julie xxx

[rosewine]

I have the same problems as you and Julie and mine is caused by osteo. Sometimes something like Ibuprophen gel rubbed in can help or putting them in some warm water to sort of get them going again. I also wear those nylon supportive gloves as they also keep the palms and part of your fingers warm but leave the tips bare so you can more easily pick up things. I also cradle my hot mug after I have drunk the contens to thaw them out.

If you get then changing colour and get pain if they have been cold and you are suddenly in the warm it could be Raynauld;s which I also have a touch of. it can be extremely painful.

Hope you can find a cause for yours and are able to get some treatment.x

[Niki_k5 in reply to rosewine]

Thanks so much for your reply. I'll try the gel..Thanks

[TheAuthor]

Hi Niki_k5

I do not have any ideas that could help you I am sorry to say, but I genuinely hope that you can find the answers that you so desperately desire and deserve.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Niki_k5 in reply to TheAuthor]

Thank you

[mimiwen]

I have Reynaud's and osteo arthritis too. I use voice recognition on the computer, it really helps - I couldn't work without it.

I agree with the others that warmth helps a lot - soak your hands in warm water first thing in the morning and move the fingers very gently in the warmth.

Hope you get some relief soon.

Mim x

[Niki_k5 in reply to mimiwen]

I believe I have reynauds. Osteoarthritis sounds about right thanks