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Cork Eire

What can I do to help myself with pain and stiffness in hands when I wake up in the mornings

November 16, 2018
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Members responded to someone seeking help for morning hand pain and stiffness by emphasizing the importance of getting a proper diagnosis... Read more

Members responded to someone seeking help for morning hand pain and stiffness by emphasizing the importance of getting a proper diagnosis first, as the symptoms could indicate arthritis, carpal tunnel, Raynaud's syndrome, or other conditions. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them manage hand pain, including compression gloves to keep hands warm, magnesium supplements or lotions, paraffin wax baths, hand massages with essential oils or pain creams before bed, therapy balls for gentle exercise, warm water soaks, and nighttime splints to prevent hand tightening during sleep. A recurring theme was the reality of living with chronic hand pain in addition to other health challenges, met with gentle encouragement to explore what works best for each individual body and to seek medical guidance before trying new supplements or treatments.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I would firstly check with your GP to eliminate the possibility of arthritis, RSI or carpal tunnel system. You could try massaging your hands either with moisturiser /magnesium lotion, or pain relieving essential oils. Keep your hands warm, there are compression gloves for arthritis that may help you. Therapy balls could also help. Simply hold them and squeeze. This will help to use and warm up the muscles in your hands. Immersion in warm water will also help the muscles to relax and thereby lengthen. There are also hand splints which will prevent your hands from closing and tightening during sleep. If you visit a salon for a manicure etc, they may well provide a hand massage as part of the manicure process. Say yes to it, it is amazing how good it feels. Fingers crossed that you find something that works for you x

November 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

A lot of people are using magnesium with good effect. Talk to the doctor or pharmacist before you try this just to make sure there are no contraindications

November 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went to the doctors with my painful hands and was told I have raynauds syndrome, do your fingers get cold really quickly and go white ? He gave me tablets to try for a month to see if it helps , will post when I have any news if they worked or not . Big hugs to you

November 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

My grandson (16) was diagnosed with Raynauds syndrome, doctor took him off ADHD medicines. I gave him gingko bilaba drops, Echinacea drops, and supper choline. This helped the hands and CBD Oil helped him focus better then the prescription.
The same stopped my grandmother TIAs from lack of circulation to the arteries into her brain.

December 4, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have terrible hand pain. I have had nine surgeries between both my hands for one thing or another. I have joints in my hands that have been removed. One thing that really works for hand pain is dipping your hands in paraffin bath. It feels good even after you take wax off. Yes the main thing is keep your hands warm. My sister crocheted gloves for me that cover my hands but i still have access to my fingers if need be while watching tv. They help alot.

November 16, 2018

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