Anyone experience of Dupuytren

[Rufty10]

I have what I believe to be Dupuytren based on a painful nodule in my left hand. Does anyone else have this & what have you been able to do about it please?

[Anthea55]

Dupuytren's contracture runs in families. It runs in mine - mainly the men, I think. They've usually had surgery for it.

However there also seems to be a link with thyroid problems. Google for "dupuytren's contracture and underactive thyroid" and you'll find several articles which look helpful.

Also search HealthUnlocked and you may find others.

[Rufty10 in reply to Anthea55]

Thanks. There is nothing in my family but I was diagnosed with Hashimotos a couple of years ago.