I've been in the Air Force for 20 years, (I'm 40) and after several years of trying to figure out what is going on with my hands, I was finally diagnosed with DD. My knuckles ache constantly, and really hurt when I hit them on something, and I have nodules associated with my index finger and middle finger on my left hand, and on my index and ring finger on my right hand. I have pain with all of these nodules. Gripping steering wheel, mowing, opening jars, etc.. and doing any maintenance associated with my job.

After dealing with the frustration of trying to figure out what has been going on for so long, I guess I'm just looking for some insight as to what I can expect as far as future symptoms and treatment over the next few years.

Dupuytren disease seems to be a fairly unpredictable disease. While general descriptions of how the disease develops are available http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytrens_contracture.html, individually the disease may stop for 10 years or forever or progress quickly. Most patients with nodules will never need treatment but those who do have a variety of options http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytr..._therapies.html (more details under "Treatment" in the website menu). Which treatment is best depends on the specific stage and problem.

Wolfgang

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After dealing with the frustration of trying to figure out what has been going on for so long, I guess I'm just looking for some insight as to what I can expect as far as future symptoms and treatment over the next few years.