4 weeks ago I noticed a small lump in the palm of my right hand. I knew immediately what is was as DC runs in my family tree - though I am the youngest/earliest onset. I went a well know local hand specialist and he confirmed it's DC. Now one month later I have gone from no contracture with one small node to 20 degree contracture and 3 nodes (1 larger.) Is it normally this aggressive? I asked my grandmother, who has DC, and hers took several years to get to the point I'm at.

I've read a lot about injections and I really believe that's the best for me - given my age (40). So how do I know when it's time? Where do I go? I'm in Texas but will travel anywhere I need to.

Also, is this in anyway autoimmune related?

TIA,

Robbi

History - Female, 40, with MS and Lupus

Thanks for you reply Chris.

I'll look at radiation as an option. Will clinics in Canada treat me if I go there?

Robbi

hi, i just had the NA procedure, day 2 left hand, day 3 right hand(and typing with both). very successful. i had dr. kline in ontario, OR do mine. i believe he mentioned a lady dr. doing the radiation thing in boise, idaho. i am only 47, had reg surgery at 35, big mistake as i agressive type also. dup was back within 1 month after operation! mine seems to go in spurts. i went from 15 degrees to 90 in less then 6 months on one of my fingers, other cords/fingers took years. dup seems to be very unpredictable in its growth. from what i understand, your dup might be too advanced for radiation treatment, but you might want to email dr. kline some pics and see. when i had the NA done, some of the cords he did where in very early stages(0-10 degrees) and they seem to be almost gone! my major contractions went from up to 90 degrees to 0-10! the results are amazing. i coudnt be more happy. only took about 1 hour each hand, done on consecutive days. kline also does a steriod shot that can arrest/soften nodules which i also had done in some areas, although it takes 2-3 months to see results. good luck with what ever you decide.