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Southampton, UK

I no hand pain is common but does anyone get a lump on the back of there hand when in pain? I rub vicks everywhere i have pain (my nan use to.do it when i was younger) has i rubbing the vicks jn my hand i could feel this lump where the pain was more.. Is this normal or should i be worried.. My hands was not swallon at all it felg like a lump

June 10, 2017
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Members reassured someone asking about a painful lump on the back of their hand, with many explaining that lumps and swelling in the hands are... Read more

Members reassured someone asking about a painful lump on the back of their hand, with many explaining that lumps and swelling in the hands are common with fibromyalgia due to thickened or inflamed tendons and ligaments. Several members shared strategies that have helped them, including massaging with Vicks or magnesium rub, regular hand exercises to prevent finger retraction, taking supplements, and eliminating inflammatory foods like nightshades from their diet. A recurring theme was the importance of getting the lump checked by a doctor to rule out other possibilities like a ganglion cyst while continuing self-care practices that provide relief.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you tried Magnesium rub. ? It can help with pain. A soft lump could be a ganglion, so see the Dr for that one. Sometimes they can go all by themselves.

June 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi I don't have hand pain but I have pain just above my elbow that swells , weird illness this is , get it checked out anyway won't hurt to do that hugs to you x

June 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

The lumps are part and parcel of FM and massaging them with Vicks or other pain relieving medication will improve it even get rid of it. @Exercise your fingers a number of times a day because the next step will be that your fingers will retract. It is caused by the thickening of the tendons and thereby shortening them. But do mention it to your doctor next time you see him. :)

June 10, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Do you have lumps anywhere else? Have you heard of lupus?

June 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes it is part and parcel of Fibro where the ligaments swell and tighten You're doing the right thing by massaging the lump with ointments like you're doing and @exercise you're hands regularly - stretch and bend.

June 17, 2017 (edited)

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