I had Xiaflex in my right hand a year ago. Since then, my right wrist has seemed very weak but since my hand had been cupped so long, I just thought the muscle was truly weak. Over the last few months, my right arm has seemed to progressively get weaker and give out quicker. I have backed off some of racquet sports thinking that would help. It just may be an age and use related thing but I’m wondering if anyone else has had something similar occur after getting Xiaflex and the hand?

Hi Vaneta. I know from experience with an elbow injury how quickly muscles can shrink when not used. I have no idea if this is in any way related to what you are experiencing and agree that your doctor should examine what is going on. And he or she doesn't give you a satisfactory explanation, get another professional opinion. What is your age?

Stef

[55, Dupuytren diagnosis 2006, RH contracture and PNF/NA 2014, radiotherapy RH 2015, LH 2017, night splint glove]

I do 4+ hours per week tennis, don’t have muscle weakness as such, but am prone to tendinitis in wrist, elbow, shoulder, knees, despite working out with weights and bands to strengthen these areas. Do you also work out separately to strengthen the muscles used in your racquet sports? I am a tad older than you and put it down to natural age process, and poor technique when trying to keep up with the youngsters on the court. Maybe there is a susceptibility to inflammation or joint weakness, I no longer take glucosamine but do eat oily fish. I use support braces even when not injured as I find they help.