Im not evn sure what to call this post.
I have yet to really start my knife making or blacksmithing. Its been half a lifetime and im very close to taking off BUT...
Now I have what I think is arthritis(perhaps not) but in general I work with my hands... and this has me rather worried.
For years ive been keeping a systemic inflammatory condition under some control.
Doctors have tested everything time and time again and cant figure out why my body is attacking itself.
My hands are swollen and locked up in the morning. To straighten my fingers I have to pull them with my other hand till they pop into place.
I recently picked up a small hammer to do a little pin peening on a knife and it was difficult to hold the hammer.
Im working with diet, exercise and meds... Stretching only helps a little... My hands just tighten right back up.
What else can we do to help with sore swollen hands and prevent them from getting worse?
I have yet to really start my knife making or blacksmithing. Its been half a lifetime and im very close to taking off BUT...
Now I have what I think is arthritis(perhaps not) but in general I work with my hands... and this has me rather worried.
For years ive been keeping a systemic inflammatory condition under some control.
Doctors have tested everything time and time again and cant figure out why my body is attacking itself.
My hands are swollen and locked up in the morning. To straighten my fingers I have to pull them with my other hand till they pop into place.
I recently picked up a small hammer to do a little pin peening on a knife and it was difficult to hold the hammer.
Im working with diet, exercise and meds... Stretching only helps a little... My hands just tighten right back up.
What else can we do to help with sore swollen hands and prevent them from getting worse?