I have had DC in both hands for some time. One operation (before I was aware of NA). Surgery was initially fine but by 1 year the finger was worse than before surgery.My hands are bad now and its spreading to my feet.

Though I hate this option, what is the possiblity of being declared disabled and recieving disability compensation as I have limited use of my hands.

Anyone ever try disability?

thanks,

davey

Yes, I have noticed the positive effect of heat on my hands. I soak in a hot tub each cool morning. I lobsterize. My hands stop hurting and my two bent fingers become pencil straight.

Having chemo for cancer intravenously injected into my wrists has apparently caused dupuytrens which I will ultimately have to have operated on as they are growing slowly but surely. I have trouble opening jars etc but not a lot of pain. Anyone else had this experience?

I do get cramping sometimes when working with my hands, like chopping vegetables, opening jars, etc. Is this unusual?

hi folks, i am of course new to the forum. i was diagnosed with dc late last year, after having put off a doctors visit for about 3 years until the effects became to obvious to avoid. i am american but live in germany so i am not sure as to the state of the art of medicine. i am most effected on the right hand but the left has started though i can still lay the hand flat. the pain is more a burning itching but is constant. i have been advised not to have surgury. i have never suffered a chronic disease before so am at a bit nervous about where this will lead, and all my research seems not to offer much hope. anyway, i am interested in sharing experience both good and bad. thanks