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10/01/2016 21:20
beamer1 
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10/01/2016 21:20
beamer1
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Is Dupuytrens causing this?
A little background - I have had dupuytrens for approximately 35 years. Have had na from Dr. Eaton on both hands and it has been successful. About 6 months ago I began developing weakness in my left hand. It has gotten continually worse and in the past couple of weeks my fingers have lost all control and strength. It is like I have had a stroke and my hand is becoming completely useless. I have not had a stroke. Cannot use the keys on my keyboard. Am having no contraction and continue wearing my night splints. Have lots of pain in the hand and Tylenol and Advil don't touch it. Has anyone ever heard of dupuytrens causing the symptoms I am having? Would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this situation. mary
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10/02/2016 00:58
Seph 
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10/02/2016 00:58
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Re: Is Dupuytrens causing this?
Mary; I have chronic DD in both hands and have had for more than 40 years. I have had surgery once and NA 8-10 times (I have lost count).
I have no loss of strength in my hands. I have a number of friends and acquaintances with DD. Two have had multiple surgeries. Once again no loss of strength.
I think you have something else going on that needs to be looked into by a medical professional.
Good Luck
Seph
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10/02/2016 06:28
spanishbuddha  Administrator
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10/02/2016 06:28
spanishbuddha Administrator
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Re: Is Dupuytrens causing this?
The pain is a symptom of something, but without other indicators it's hard to say what. Any swelling, or numbness or tingling, or other changes along the neck, shoulder, arm? I agree with Seph that you should have it investigated by a doctor.
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10/02/2016 17:30
beamer1
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10/02/2016 17:30
beamer1
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Re: Is Dupuytrens causing this?
Want to thank both of you for your thoughts on my condition. I have already had several medical tests etc. trying to find out what is causing this. Suspecting DD has been one of my last suspicions. Haven't thought it is from DD but I am getting desperate for some answers to this. If it gets worse, I now wonder if I will ever get the use of my hand back when hopefully I find out what is causing this. Your info on this has been very helpful to me and thank you again for the insight. Sharing your experiences has been so thoughtful as I do not know anyone personally who has DD so no one here to question. Have learned much from this forum in the past and try to keep with it.
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