Yes, the nodules can cause pain. I had surgery 2 months ago on my hand. Palm side, underneath the pinky finger. They did surgery because they thought is was something else. I had a lot of pain involved. The nodule came back after surgery along with the pain. Although it is starting to subside. The doctor gave me a cortisone shot, which has helped. Good luck!

I have one nodule at the base of my little finger. It is painful if I press on it and it often itches. My guess that it is growing at the time, but just my humble opinion. I also have slight pain if I inadvertently try to straighten it out, i.e., when I am asleep. Most of the time, it doesn't pain me. I am excited about my appointment with Dr. Eaton early next year. I am also very thankful for this discussion forum. Without the internet, I never would have heard about NA. What a blessing!!

Hello, I am just joining this discussion group. I have nodules on 3 fingers. I had surgery on my pinky 2years ago to remove a nodule (to determine what it was). Now that finger has 3-4 nodules-several in the joint and several at the base where the finger meets the palm. I also have nodules growing on the pointer and middle finger of my other hand. I do experience pain periodically and I notice I clench my hands when I sleep at night.
My doctors have told me that there is no treatment available other than surgery when it gets really bad.
Who is Dr. Eaton and what is the NA treatment?
Please let me know--I am definitely interested in doing something about this if a treatment is available.
Thank you, Carol

The lumps in my hand still hurt now and then even two years after NA. Soaking in hot water (doing dishes) helps them feel much better all day. They do not seem to hurt much at night. I notice them most after manual labor such as cutting wood and carring it into the house.