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10/01/2013 12:42
Lowell 
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10/01/2013 12:42
Lowell
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Painful nodules/cords
Does anyone have any experience with lotions, pills, therapy, or whatever to help with painful nodules/cords.
thanks. I read keep reading that they are not supposed to hurt, but mine do a lot, all the time.
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10/02/2013 21:18
moondanc 
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10/02/2013 21:18
moondanc
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Re: Painful nodules/cords
Lowell:
Does anyone have any experience with lotions, pills, therapy, or whatever to help with painful nodules/cords.
thanks. I read keep reading that they are not supposed to hurt, but mine do a lot, all the time.
If they are not too painful you might try the Norco Mini Vibrator. I just bought one from my hand therapist and after my recent NA, it feels very nice. It's only $19.95, runs on an "included" C battery. Put a sufficient amount of lotion on your hand and then try it out-- be gentle at first. You can also experiment with using heat (they sell lots of devices to heat in microwave) on your hands-- either with or without the massager. Or you can just do 2-3 minutes soaks in hot water.
https://www.ncmedical.com/item_57.html
You can also use cold packs to relieve your hands. Try a filling a mini-dixie cup with water, freeze it and then peel off the top quarter and rub it over your hands.
Try hot and cold contrast baths.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_bath_therapy
Use a hand exerciser.
Try a certified hand therapist to teach you methods to move and stretch your hand. I think that's the very best way to control pain.
Best,
diane
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10/08/2013 02:49
cschieber
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10/08/2013 02:49
cschieber
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Re: Painful nodules/cords
Cortisone shots helped me immensely but just for a few months. I'm looking into getting more. I find when the pain is gone, the contractures and low range of movement don't bother me nearly when the discomfort is gone.
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