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How To Treat Pain In The Hands Caused Due To Osteoarthritis?

I have what I must call a sudden onset of osteoarthritis in both hands. This started about 3 weeks ago and xray confirms. It really hurts, and is especially disturbing since I am a pianist. What can I do to relieve this pain/. I am a 72 tear old male. Thank you.
posted on Thu, 3 Aug 2017
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osteoarthritis is a common degenerative conditions.
It usually affects thumb,knee, hip joints and other major joints.
now since you are a pianist I assume that you have worked a long with your hands and worsening any early arthritis.
for treatment part we advise lifestyle modifications, pain killers like paracetamol, and exercises to strengthen muscles around damaged joint.
in my opinion don't play piano for long durations, do gripping exercises for hand and thumb.
In my opinion please also visit orthopedic surgeon to have proper clinical examination and asses how much joint has been damaged.
Wishing you luck
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How To Treat Pain In The Hands Caused Due To Osteoarthritis?

osteoarthritis is a common degenerative conditions. It usually affects thumb,knee, hip joints and other major joints. now since you are a pianist I assume that you have worked a long with your hands and worsening any early arthritis. for treatment part we advise lifestyle modifications, pain killers like paracetamol, and exercises to strengthen muscles around damaged joint. in my opinion don t play piano for long durations, do gripping exercises for hand and thumb. In my opinion please also visit orthopedic surgeon to have proper clinical examination and asses how much joint has been damaged. Wishing you luck