No one I've seen will talk to me about behavioral changes. Has anyone used ergonomic methods to ease strain on hands? I'm certain the stress of my work (digital graphic design) on my palm brought this on. I quote this site:

"Another mechanism that might induce Dupuytren's contracture is repeated minimal damage causing chronic inflammation of the tissue. In this case the patient experiences no single dramatic injury, but is exposed to a regular, repetitive micro-damage of the hand. There is some indication that Dupuytren's contracture might be a chronic inflammatory disease."

I've seen reports of higher than average incidence of DD among technical rock climbers, who can put tremendous strain on their palms as they pull themselves up.

I find myself trying to use my hand differently, but not sure how to do it.

I asked Dr. T if DD was possibly an inflammatory disease. He said it is, and that's why the RT works on it.

There has been much research on inflammation as a factor in disease and what we can do to control it. This has already been discussed in the archived forums. They talked about an anti-inflammatory diet - high omega-3 meats, fruits, vegetables & nuts; and hold the sugar, alcohol & caffeine.

I wonder if any of those folks can report on their progress.

I'm working on giving up coffee & alcohol and eating the best foods I can find. Regular exercise and meditation is important, too. I'm looking at this awful disease as a wake-up call to take better care of myself and have a gentler approach to life.

I'm a 46 year old teacher/coach. Teach weight training (and do a fair amount of weight lifting myself) & caoch football & golf. My Dr. suggest nothing that will strain my palms, & says no more lifting... Not sure how I'll handle it. I've had surgery once & 2 NA procedures on right hand. Left hand is showing at least 2 nodules on palm & pinky shows another 2 with slight contracture. RT is expensive & insurance may not cover it. Dr. says it wont' help on right hand, but should have benefit on left hand. He also gave discouraging news about pinky, saying it's the hardest to work on & is a tough fix. He also mentioned skin grafts, amputation as possiblitiies on right hand--ugh!

Researching more & may try topical stuff to see if it helps new nodule growth on left hand. DCI in IL talks about DMSO, Vit E, copper & other therapies. May try it & see.

Others on the forum have mentioned diet & inflammation. I'm a few weeks into an anti-inflammatory diet, so it willl be a while until I notice much. I do know it's helped with my allergies. Paleo, primal, caveman are all terms to describe the diet. Supplement with lots of fish oil, vit D.

In any event, I'm new to this forum & hope to learn more & see others' experiences. Oh, Dr. Kline in Boise has done my NA procedures. Very happy with his work & though the disease has come back after each NA, it is much better than surgery.

The pain is located near to the thumbnail just above wrist. That is where I apply most of the pressure during cycling.
It is felt after at least 2 hours after riding, generally it will go away after 1 or 2 days. Sometimes I do experience the numbness
you mentioned in type 2.

I don't usually wear gloves during riding. What kind of gloves would you recommend?
I would change my bar tape once it's start to wear out or get dirty.

Thanks for pointing out on the last portion, I usually ride most of the time with my hands straighten. Maybe this could be one of the cause
that you mentioned. I will try to bend my hand during riding to see if its help with the conditions.