Curious..cure for finger joint pain

[Alison in KY]

I keep forgetting to tell my doc. that does accupuncture about my hands. Anyway, does anyone else experience pain in their finger joints? This has been going on for a few months now, and I'm only 38! When I reach in the washing machine to grip clothing is when I notice it the most. I think it has gotten a wee bit worse. Anyone have this experience and have a good answer?

 

Alison in KY

[Scarlett]

I keep forgetting to tell my doc. that does accupuncture about my hands. Anyway, does anyone else experience pain in their finger joints? This has been going on for a few months now, and I'm only 38! When I reach in the washing machine to grip clothing is when I notice it the most. I think it has gotten a wee bit worse. Anyone have this experience and have a good answer?

 

Alison in KY

 

Yep. I have joint pain. I notice my thumb the most. I'm 43, but the dermatologist casually mentioned the arthritis in my hands...I guess she could tell from looking!! :001_huh:

[Harriet Vane]

There are many possible reasons for finger joint pain. One that I am familiar with is nerve subluxation (compression) in the spinal chord. In my case, I have scoliosis and bone spurs in my spine. When things go a little out of whack one thing that happens to me is that I get stiffness in my index finger joints. You might have a chiropractor take a look at you.

[Jann in TX]

The best thing for me was to start taking a high quality Omega 3 supplement. I chose Omega Brites.

 

Omega 3's are a natural anti-inflammatory. I had relief in just a few days!

[KS_]

I keep forgetting to tell my doc. that does accupuncture about my hands. Anyway, does anyone else experience pain in their finger joints? This has been going on for a few months now, and I'm only 38! When I reach in the washing machine to grip clothing is when I notice it the most. I think it has gotten a wee bit worse. Anyone have this experience and have a good answer?

 

Alison in KY

 

You might check this out - I get finger/hand pain occasionally (some carpal tunnel type symptoms, too), and trigger point therapy has helped a lot. I bought the book and highly recommend it.

 

http://www.triggerpointbook.com/fingerpa.htm

[Alison in KY]

Thanks for the book suggestion.

 

Unfortunately I'm already taking a really good fish oil supplement...it took a great amount of inflamation from my knee. I also regularly see my chiropracter...I guess that's why I'm a bit worried about feeling this...because I thought I was doing things to prevent this kind of chronic pain. Oh, and I try to see an accupuncturist once a month or so.

 

Thank you for your ideas, hopefully I'll get a few more tips this evening :)

[Harriet Vane]

Thanks for the book suggestion.

 

Unfortunately I'm already taking a really good fish oil supplement...it took a great amount of inflamation from my knee. I also regularly see my chiropracter...I guess that's why I'm a bit worried about feeling this...because I thought I was doing things to prevent this kind of chronic pain. Oh, and I try to see an accupuncturist once a month or so.

 

Thank you for your ideas, hopefully I'll get a few more tips this evening :)

 

A good chiropractor can feel what is wrong with you BUT they are not omniscient. If he/she knows you are having this specific symptom, that person can then specifically evaluate for possible causes.

 

If it is subluxation your chiro can probably help. If he/she is unable to help, you might check into a different diagnosis like arthritis. HTH

[mcconnellboys]

I have joint pain all over and have just started taking Baxyl, which is a natural, liquid product that helps with joint health.

[teamturner]

I notice that when mine is acting up, high dose of vitamin C helps. I use those Emergen-C packs and one pack (which is 1000mg of vit C) helps clear it up. Plus when I'm drinking my Kombucha tea, I don't have the symptoms at all. KT is a great thing for a long list of ailments. I'm only 40 and I noticed my finger joints hurting after my chiropractor popped my knuckles and finger joints. I had never done that ever because my mom (a piano teacher) told me that if you pop your knuckles you'll get arthritis. Old wives tale???? I wonder....

 

http://www.kombucha-america.com/

[Guest kacifl]

I had it and, sometimes, if I bumped my fingers the pain was tremendous. I thought it was arthritis, but it turned out to be my thyroid! After being on medication, the pain went away and the knobby look on my fingers disappeared.

[Ferdie]

I get joint pain when I eat refined sugar. I can use Stevia or Splenda with no problems.

[Guest Virginia Dawn]

My dental hygienist has arthritis, she swears by heat therapy. She uses a heating pad, or holds her hand under a halogen lamp (I don't know about that)

[Lolly]

I thought I had inherited the family arthritis from my mother's side. Definite joint pain in the hands. I was starting to drop stuff on a regular basis and couldn't open jars anymore. I tried the arthritis supplements. No help. I read an article linking artificial sugars to joint pain. No more artificial sugar. Joint pain gone.