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related · 2010-04-01T00:57:20+00:00

I have had Dupuytren's Contracture in my right hand for about 6 years. It has progressed so that I have large connected nodules in my little finger and the outside edge of my palm. The finger is bent about 30 degrees and I cannot straighten it. My other fingers are not effected, but I cannot lay my hand down flat on a table. I also have contracture around my thumb drawing it inward and nodules between my thumb and pointer finger. Now I am beginning to see nodules below my little finger on my left hand. I call that my good hand. I can lay it flat on the table and feel no tightness. I live in Oregon and so far have not found a doctor who is knowledgeable about this disease. I am interested in finding a doctor who is knowledgeable about needle aponeurotomy for my right hand which has progressed with this disease, and perhaps radiotheropy for my left hand where the disease is just beginning to take effect. I have learned a lot on this site. Because of reading here I am more hesitant about massage and exercise for the hand to deal with this disease. Anyone have more opinion on this issue? I've been reading about the related diseases to Dupytren's Contracture and now I can connect other problems I've had or are having to this disease! For so long I've felt many of my afflictions were not related. But now I find all these relationships. I have suffered from Peyronie's Disease, but seem to be able to control it so that its effects are not an issue with taking vitamin B complex and E. The effects of this disease disappeared within a few months. I have suffered from frozen shoulder (related to Dupytren's D.) and manage that with exercises. Also I suffer from pressure on my median arm nerves. I feel occasional numbness in my hands and wrists when driving or on the computer. I cannot ride a bicycle anymore because of this affliction. I read on this site that this is also related to Dupytren's D. I am looking for some good professional diagnosis of my hands and of course the related conditions I'm just now realizing they are all connected! I would appreciate feedback and more knowledge!!

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04/05/2010 05:14 related not registered
04/05/2010 05:14 related not registered	Re: another newbie to the site Thanks Wolfgang. I will also be interested in what Dr. Seegenschmiedt's opinion is.
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04/05/2010 07:45 wach Administrator
04/05/2010 07:45 wach Administrator	Re: another newbie to the site To Dr. Kline: this is an interesting discussion. In order to keep it in one thread I suggest to move it to http://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_E...ried-0_755.html and post there. Wolfgang
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