I visited Dr lermusiaux in Paris had the procedure and I am very happy with the results. Although its not 100% better. i still have slight curvature in my two affected fingers. But Dr L said it will improve with some stretching as the fingers have been bent for ten years. I recommend the procedure to all.

Regards

Straight fingers Ron.

HelloRon,
good to hear you had a good result and that I may have a reason to visit Paris some time in the future!
I've just started down this road of Dup.Have recently been diagnosed after it was brought on by shoulder surgery.So yes it can be brought on by injury / trauma / surgery.Absolutely no sign prior to the operation and has only appeared on the op'ed side hand.Nothing(nodules etc) in the palm just a tender spot near the palm heel.All fingers and thumb affected but much less on the ring finger.Odd.Large pad on the index finger PIP joint.Operation was performed in June 2005.
Interesting to read info on pirfenidone.

Regards
Peter.

Dear All,

I am sorry I have not posted earlier on this thread, but here are my observations re NA.

I travelled to Florida and had Dr Eaton perform NA on both hands over 2 months ago.

Now I have almost straight ring s (was 55 degrees left hand) and a straight finger (was 35 degrees on right hand).

Both palms are still somewhat tender, but in fairness I have been back to work since day 2 of the procedure. If I don’t do any physical work with my hands (including typing all day) then the discomfort and swelling is vastly reduced. The nagging ache across the knuckles has totally disappeared, which is a real blessing. I have also in thew last 2 months sanded. Hammered, sailed, pulled ropes and generally used my hands like a “normal” person would.

The skin split after the release where the finger was bent and is still somewhat tender but with the application of some Vitamin E cream it provides some comfort, mainly during the night when the hands are immobile.

Would I go again…. Absolutely! Not only do I have full mobility of the fingers, the constant ache in the joints has disappeared, I can accept change from a shop assistant without a look of horror showing on their face, and I certainly can report I have more strength in my fingers.

For the Aussie people, please note I did nearly 6 months research including assistance from Colin and Graeme and apart from Dr Hunter-Smith found no Dr in Aus doing NA. Dr Hunter-Smith responded to my email but as he lacks clinical experience in NA so I opted for Dr Eaton. Read the posts from me in this thread regarding health insurers and whatever you do investigate whether they will support NA, not simply for the financial gain but also to bring awareness that NA is a viable alternative.

If you need additional information please do not hesitate to post on this thread and I will contact you.

Good Luck, don’t be afraid of NA…

Terry Sinkinson

Good Work Terry, glad you hands are doing well. Frances

Thats great Steve I had a similar experinec in Paris. I didnt realise the little things I couldnt do such as washing my face and rubbing sun cream on my shoulders. Prior to NA i had to use my one good hand now I can use both.

I asked my doctor, who teaches NA in Paris why no doctor from OZ has been trained in NA and his answer was no one has applied to be trained.

Surely there must be some doctors in OZ who would be able to be trained, not only would they be doing a service to DC sufferers in OZ but it would be a very astute business move, I would imagine that he/ she would be booked out. heres for straight fingers regards Ron