I also was diagnosed with D.Disease. My doctor found it - I had no idea. But, at that time I was using the computer and typing for very long stretches - 4-5 hours or more.

Since I cut back, I haven't had and symptoms. Only came to this site by accident - looing for something else.

I visit doctor soon and will try to remember to ask about it

Patty,
Surgery for Dupuytren's isn't necessarily "butcherous", whatever that means. My surgery couldn't have had better results. I went from 85 degrees contracture to 0 degrees and very little pain. You can't tell that I have had the surgery unless you use a magnifying glass. Finger is as good as it was prior to DC.

I also remember reading on this forum about a month ago that a person knew 7 friends that had "perfect" results from surgery. There are thousands around the world having surgery for DC, yet their are only a very few on this forum that have complaints. Sorry that you had such poor results.

I have not had the surgery, and I never intend to. The problem with that is, you will have to , most certianly, have to go back in a few years for another one. Each time you do, there will be more, and more scar tissue. Then, from what my hand surgeon says, there will be skin grafts, and then, there will be no more surgeries....left with what? I know, as I have had several back surgeries. The last time I had an MRI, the scar tissue was unreal. THEN, THAT BECOMES ONE OF YOUR MAJOR PROBLEMS. It is no different with the hands. Some people luck out, but most don't, and the surgery , Any Surgery, leaves scar tissue that builds up, and causes a propblem. DD is not a disease that goes away, and it does not go away with surgery. Surgery is a stop gap. A time stopper for a bit. People are looking for WHY, HOW, AND WHAT TO DO....it is a disease. It is caused by DNA...I hope they really learn more about it, and how to treat it, but, at this point, it is really unheard of in the outside world. We need to make it HEARD OF... if we want to cure it.

Mary, I am also in the usual catagory. I'm only 26 and just found out today that I have this "disease". I don't feel like there's anything wrong. A few little tinges in my hand and forearm, but that's about it. Plus I'm right handed and it's in my left hand. I don't anyone in my immediate family who has the disease. What happens next? Did you have to have surgery and how long did it take to get to a severe state? My Dr. says I shouldn't worry about it for at least 6 months. That's my next appt. Does this sound right?

I have no problem whatsoever to accept that dr Eaton performs a wonderful job at NA.
As a handsurgeon, he has the perfect knowledge of hand anatomy to perform NA.
But, is it really necessary to promote him to sainthood ? I am quite sure he himself doesn't look upon himself as one.
Saying he is the best ? The best of how many ? Of one ?
How can one compare doctors ? ( Except for their bill :) )

@Tammy
Your doctor may be quite correct.
Don't worry about it for the next 6 months.
Maybe you won't even have to worry about it for 6 years or even for 60 years.
It is not because you have the early signs of the disease, that at some time you will really have practical problems.
The disease my stay dormant for who knows how many years.
But like Miriam said, it doesn't do much harm to come back to this site once in a while, and...... think twice before you have surgery.
Something in your lines surprises me though ....
You say you have tinges in your hand and forearm. I am not medically trained, but I am not sure these are indicators for Dupuytren. You don't have any bumps in your hand ? The doctor considered CTS ?