35 year old male of European ancestry with nodules in both palms that really started to grow about a year ago (possibly as a result of taking a collagen supplement for knee problems). Now, I've got a small pit growing in the right palm, a small nodule just starting below that hand's ring finger's second knuckle, and both ring fingers can't quite straighten on their own. I can still flatten both hands on a tabletop with no strain or discomfort.

Figured it was time to confirm what I've suspected for months now, and this morning, a hand surgeon made it official. It's a classic case of bilateral Dupuytren's.

The doc talked me thru the options (leaving out radiation, as I understand they often do in the US) and recommended doing nothing until I can't do the table test anymore. All in all, it's a relief to have a diagnosis and put a name on it.

Having lurked here a while, and learned a lot, thought I'd drop by and say hi!

It must feel good to have the diagnosis. It can be unsettling not to know what is going on. - Mike