A 7-year update for anyone that’s been following this thread!

I’m now 37 and have been lifting heavy on-off for the past 7 years. The DC has progressed, it’s more inflamed and I have less flexion than I used to, but I can still get my hand completely flat with no difficulty or pain. I have also developed a small nodule on my left hand within the last year. It hasn’t affected lifting at all, and I continue to use a hook grip for 5x deadlift weights up to 160-170kg, so not losing major hand strength either.

I plan to continue lifting until I can’t get a barbell into my hand. I was pretty depressed after getting the diagnosis, but honestly after a few months you adapt, get used to living with it, and carry on with life.

I try to eat keto/carnivore as much as possible and have anecdotally noticed that painful inflammation typically (maybe always) follows a blowout week of carbs and desserts. It’s an autoimmune disease, so that makes sense. I should be more disciplined with my diet.

My father, age 68, has been religiously fasting two days a week for eight years (for general health benefits, not DC) and also has had much slower progression than his father (my grandfather). He can get his hand flat no problem too.

I wouldn’t change any activities you usually enjoy (unless that includes eating pizza and cheesecake), just get stuck in and make the most of your time. Get hench.

SergioCh:

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You know that you have just improved my day a lot. To be honest I am scared, lifting and competing in powerlifting is part of my life and identity, so it is great to have an encouraging message. My only question is if you have tried with the mix grip? It hurts?

Seph:

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SergioCh; Update from another who developed DD and LD early. In my case in my teens and bi-lateral feet and hands.

I am now 68 but still go to the gym most days and play tennis twice a week. The gym with weights remains an important part of my life.

I don't use free weights any more but thats because I am 68 and not because I have backed off on the weights. On all the weight equipment in our gym I build up to the full stack on all stations (Obviously rotating through the stations during each week).

For my part I don't think the heavy weights have had any effect on the progression of my disease. I manage the DD with NA every couple of years and I don't feel constrained at all with weights or anything else that I do. When the DD is active I sometimes get a bit of pain when working out but I push through and eventually (weeks) it seems to go away.

I have attached images of my hands today so that you can compare with the photos that I posted on this thread 6 years ago should you wish to do so.

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This entry is probably not where it should be...been gone a long time..had NA twice..along with steroid injections many years ago..
Just started getting an electrical type shock in middle finger few weeks ago...now I have nodule or two 8nsame finger..
Have visit planned to see Doctor Hegemo...who appears to be excellent. Will hopefully get steroid injection, to slow the process..
Is anyone familiar with the Doctor .
Also,has anyone had experience with Ackerman Cancer center in Jacksonville?
Thank yoiu

Rebecca :)
Diagnosed at 19/Female/Family History of Dupuytren

Hi! I am a young person with Dupuytren Disease. A young diagnosis does not mean you have to stop doing what you enjoy, nor does it mean you will have a fast disease progression. Good luck!