I really appreciated finding this group. I have had a couple of hand operations for carpal tunnel, and I wonder if I had Dupuytren's in the background at that time. Recently a nurse practioner at my family doctor's office diagnosed me correctly, but she wasn't helpful with the pain. Ah, pain. In bad moments, I would say it rumbles along burning at about a 6 or 7 and then shoots up to 10+ with bolts of electricity. The non-steroid medication does not help at all. I've got an appointment with a surgeon on Monday, so we'll see what he suggests. I'm willing to try anything short of amputation. It's a whole new ballgame.

Thank you for your observations. I too would like a minimalist approach, but the pain suggests that something is really wrong. I'll see the hand surgeon Monday and see how conservative he is. I think some radiation or shots might do it. I appreciate the person who said he thought Dupuytren pain can be as severe as kidney stones. I agree. I'll just have to wait and see.

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