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12/17/2009 20:07
subtlenuance 
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12/17/2009 20:07
subtlenuance
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What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
I ask this question because I was first diagnosed with Dupuytren's in my early 20's (now 40) and the condition has only slightly worsened in that time,until I changed jobs 4 months ago.
My new job requires me to wear surgical gloves (I work in a laboratory) which causes my hands to heat up and sweat,since this time my Dupuytren's has come back with a vengeance with new nodules appearing on lower fingers,tramlines across the palm far more pronounced and the contraction of three fingers accelerating fast.
I have not had any problems with work related situations in the past but i'm sure the wearing of surgical gloves is something to be avoided with any one suffering from Dupuytren's.
Edited 12/17/09 22:22
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12/19/2009 18:58
PamW
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12/19/2009 18:58
PamW
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
DC w/ unidentified major tenon problems in both hands. Top of left hand always swollen. Painful and can't make a fist or hold small items. Long term Phenobarb use for seizure disorder. Guitars sit unused....
Wow, is not wearing the gloves an option? I've read that my phenobarb use is causing my DC and tendon problems to accelerate.
Pam
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12/20/2009 18:38
brightbell
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12/20/2009 18:38
brightbell
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
Many people are allergic to Latex surgeons gloves and you can get non allergic ones, if you are using Latex gloves try some alternative non allergenic ones, I am not saying you are allergic but it might be worth trying the alternative material.
Ian
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12/21/2009 18:47
bstenman 
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12/21/2009 18:47
bstenman
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
For me it is any repetitive activity with my hands and in particular an activity that requires a constant clenching of the hand. Two examples, using a heavy pro DSLR for extended periods of time (8-10 hours) and painting where I hold a brush in a fixed position for a period of time. Even typing at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time affects my hands which is not surprising as my hands are not open when I am typing and the mouse hand in particular is having to clench the mouse and move it around.
When my hands are cold the symptoms are also more evident so gloves, even ones without fingertips are very helpful. The body naturally shuts off blood flow to the extremities when the trunk or core is cold so keeping myself warmer with a heavier jacket than was my practice in the past also helps.
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12/21/2009 23:38
jimh 
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12/21/2009 23:38
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
Everyone's answer seems to be different. I've had Dupuytren's for 20 years and have seen it progress rapidly at times, then remain stable for years. I've never associated the periods of apparent progression with any particular activity or condition.
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12/22/2009 19:07
lori
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12/22/2009 19:07
lori
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
I agree with "bstenman" it is the repetitive motions. Computer work sets it off. Clinching my hand into a fist, like when I unscrew a jar or have to grab something tightly sends my hand into pain. Any gripping motion that requires pressure seems to aggreviate it.
Not to change subjects but have any of you worn the "wristies"? They are made of fleece and have a long and short version. My hand always feels cold to me and more so when I am on the computer. I wear a fingerless knitted glove a great deal but am curious about the wristie. I saw them in a catalog and on the internet but since they do not have any fingers am curious to see if they stay in place.
Lori
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12/23/2009 00:10
kcc
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12/23/2009 00:10
kcc
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
I use a microscope and computer at work. Lately, I have noticed that the grasping motion used to focus the microscope causes me to notice a "catch" in the ring finger of my hand. That's the best I know how to describe it, not really painful. I have bands, a couple of nodules, but no contractures.
At work, I also wear 3 layers of gloves - two pair surgical and cut proof gloves in between. As a pathologist, I have been doing this for years and don't know if it makes things worse. However, they are extremely tight, and it certainly may not be good.
Has anyone used the squeezale putties that physical therapists provide? I'm wondering if they might help, but I sure don't want to use them if they might make things worse.
Thanks.
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12/23/2009 00:49
PamW
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12/23/2009 00:49
PamW
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
DC w/ unidentified major tenon problems in both hands. Top of left hand always swollen. Painful and can't make a fist or hold small items. Long term Phenobarb use for seizure disorder. Guitars sit unused....
I could live with my DC, but the tendons and pain are causing me to lose the use of both hands. Does anyone else have tendon problems and/or a lot of pain? I'd love to hear from you as they are having trouble diagnosing me.
Merry Christmas,
Pam
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12/26/2009 18:44
saraujo
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12/26/2009 18:44
saraujo
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
Lifting heavy thins with the hand close
I broke a finger in my feet and appear dupuytrem in the same feet
depression???
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12/28/2009 23:15
subtlenuance
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12/28/2009 23:15
subtlenuance
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Re: What aggrivates or worsens your Dupuytren's?
Quote:
DC w/ unidentified major tenon problems in both hands. Top of left hand always swollen. Painful and can't make a fist or hold small items. Long term Phenobarb use for seizure disorder. Guitars sit unused....
Wow, is not wearing the gloves an option? I've read that my phenobarb use is causing my DC and tendon problems to accelerate.
Pam
Surgical gloves have to be used as I work with some pretty nasty substances,I am looking for a type of "beathable" glove to stop my hands from sweating,but i'm yet to find them.
The notion of using other medications that may accelerate DC is pretty scary
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