I am not seeing a local doc for my Dupuytren's since I went to an orthopedic hand specialist once thinking I would just get an injection but they refused. So I see a local dermatologist for my Kenalog injections and they have no experience with Dupuytren's per say. But since it was in the skin, I guess they felt it OK to Kenalog it per the instructions in which I brought with me.

So far, mine has not changed and I watch it closely. I plan on getting Kenalog injections in it and the others soon, but I am waiting to see if possibly it is a bruise and goes away. Wishful thinking.

I am still not certain but the Naproxen connection has me wondering. Like I said previously, the periods of growth of Dupuytren's has coincided with my periods of taking Naproxen. So coincidentally it is, I can't bring my self to take it ever again.

I know this may be totally coincidental, but it has me spooked.

My nodule in my finger feels like it is not on the bone or bone itself, not in the skin, but just under the skin. It does not follow the skin when the skin is moved. I can pinch the skin up and the nodule stays just on top of the bone. There is no pain and it is not real hard but firm. Docs report that it is difficult to get a needle in it the first time with Kenalog but after several months, the second injection is easier because the nodule is softer.

Let us know what happens.

Joe

Are those the only two you have? If you get the Kenalog, remember my suggestions on the injections! ouch!!!

OK, good luck. Do note that the paper recommends the nodules to be injected from the side at several locations. I think the reason for injecting the sides is that if the needle goes to far it does not hit any important parts. And the multiple locations gives it a good soaking. Let us know how it works out. It does seem that the Kenalog did stop the progression for me.