Hi everyone, this is new to me and I'm looking for ways to self-treat in lieu of surgery. It should be noted that my case is only in the very beginning stages. I've got a couple questions thus far:

1. Has anyone used the vibrating wand (or otherwise ultrasonic methods) to treat this? What was your experience?

2. Laser therapy? Has anyone bought their own laser to treat this? If so, what was your experience and what is the exact model of laser you bought? I'm seeing a wide range of prices for these things so I don't want to buy more than I need.

And I welcome whatsoever advice you've got, what you wished you knew when you first found out you had this. Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi

I wrote this elsewhere in the forum and it still applies

"For most, the majority of people, this is a slow developing condition that never leads to contracture. On this forum and website we concentrate on evidence based treatments. Having said that you will find some discussion on alternatives, https://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_...es/index-2.html but there's much more personal or anecdotal feedback on the various FB groups. For example, some you mentioned, topical or oral magnesium supplements, same for vitamin E, boron, DMSO/SSKI (hardly 'natural' though), turmeric paste or through diet, bio-oil, some forms of massage, hot/cold soaks in epsom salts, and many others. You could also review the risk factors https://dupuytrens-society.org.uk/information/risk-factors/ "

There is some evidence that a triamcinolone steroid shot helps slow down progression for early cases of inflamed sore nodules, and so finding a doctor familiar with all the treatments and not just surgery might be a good idea. Also take more care of your hands than previously during some activities such as sport, DIY, gardening, in the kitchen, etc

Best wishes SB