Where did you read about Zinc causing Dupuytren's? I never heard about that and doubt that there is much evidence for this theory. Diets and supplements likely are not of any help with Dupuytren's http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytr...s_research.html . Exceptions might be drinking less alcohol and maybe taking NAC or antioxidants. Because of the side effects of suppplements drinking little or no alcohol is currently the only "diet" that can be recommended for Dupuytren's.

Wolfgang

rayozz:

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... I later read that there was a theory that Zinc build up was a potential cause of the contracture, and that we should try and replace the zinc with magnesium. Most people apparently need more Magnesium, checked my diet and I was nowhere near close to the recommended amount. I have been taking magnesium for about 2 months now. Nothing to report, but will continue. Doesn't cost much ...

wach:

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Where did you read about Zinc causing Dupuytren's? I never heard about that and doubt that there is much evidence for this theory. Diets and supplements likely are not of any help with Dupuytren's http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytr...s_research.html . Exceptions might be drinking less alcohol and maybe taking NAC or antioxidants. Because of the side effects of suppplements drinking little or no alcohol is currently the only "diet" that can be recommended for Dupuytren's.

Wolfgang

rayozz:

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... I later read that there was a theory that Zinc build up was a potential cause of the contracture, and that we should try and replace the zinc with magnesium. Most people apparently need more Magnesium, checked my diet and I was nowhere near close to the recommended amount. I have been taking magnesium for about 2 months now. Nothing to report, but will continue. Doesn't cost much ...

fitzelder:

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2.5 weeks into this therapy. Looks promising - at least for my painful frozen shoulder - I find that quite thrilling, as NOTHING has ever helped that. My forays into acupuncture were (like this laser) very good for pain, but didn't stop me from getting a small new nodule - so, its not as promising with the DD as I had hoped.

So - I move on to lasers! I got my laser on amazon.com - its pricey ($200) - I also got the horse linament there (not pricey). The laser has been incredibly helpful with my stemic fibromyalgia pain - MORE so than the acupuncture, which is thrilling - but how effective it is with my DD remains to be seen. As mentioned, my disease slowly progresses though I still have staved off any sign of contracture. 2 uncles of mine - both 20 years older than me! - got DD at the same time - all 3 of us! They both have developed contractures at this juncture and are progressing much faster than I. But I am female, younger.....so....whose to say.

Thanks again for the post - its been helpful already with my many other ails - we'll see, with DD.

schrick:

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Merry Christmas All!
Three years have now passed since I tried this treatment. I have been blessed by my Dupuytrens' being in remission since beginning it. I find that the nodules in both palms remain the same in size and appearance. I can only really see one cord anymore and that is in my left hand ring finger. There is no tightness in it. I rarely experience discomfort in either hand and I don't think that I have treated my hands in over half a year. I used to to be a casual golfer but gave that up roughly 5 years ago, due to the extreme pain I was having back then. This September I was asked if I would play in a tournament where I work, after one member of a foursome was unable to play. I must say that I had no problems whatsoever with my hands and very much enjoyed the round. It took a little to get back in the swing of it but after a few holes I had some good shots along with the many bad ones (lol). Hopefully in this coming year I will get out a few more times.
Anyways I hope that you all have a wonderful New Year and are able to find a suitable means of dealing with your own Dupuytrens.
May His Grace be with you all.
Richard

wach:

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"Laser" is a very broad term used for many products. A laser pointer is quite different to a medical laser and I would be surprised if it did anything good for Dupuytren's.

Wolfgang

schrick:

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... I was surprised by the amount your laser cost you but that is great if it is helping you with other things. I just wanted to let others know that the laser I bought wasn't nearly that expensive. I paid somewhere between $10 - $15 dollars and Corrine had told me she got hers at a dollar store. I am pretty sure I spent more on the vitamin E capsules. Altogether I think it may have cost me around $40 for the liniment, vitamin E and the laser pointer. ...

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