Gabapentin, Synthroid and Nortriptyline

[Idiopathic PN]

I dont think Dupuytren's Contracture is what I have. I have had hand x-ray before and it showed osteoarthritis with spurring.

Thank you for the link Mrs.D.

Its a waste to stop the SAM-e because my husband bought several boxes of 200mg. Oh well.....

I tried Tiger Balm, Icy Hot Cream/Gel.... I tried Salonpas pacthes for my back but not for my fingers.

Actually, I thought of soaking my fingers in Epsom but for now I only soak my feet on a daily basis. You think it will help?

Originally Posted by mrsD

Have you tried topical things for your finger swelling?

Salonpas patches OTC may help. The original ones can be cut to size to fit over fingers.

Have you soaked that hand in epsom salts?

If the SAMe is making you anxious, you may not need it.
Side effects are more common in people who already have enough SAM being made in their bodies.

I am also wondering about that finger...
Is this what you have?
http://www.orthogate.org/patient-edu...ntracture.html

Have you seen a hand specialist at all?

[mrsD]

Try the SAMe every other day. Spacing it out sometimes reduces side effects if they are present.

Yes, try the epsom salts...it will relieve any muscle/tendon
contractions.

The original Salonpas in the little envelopes can be cut into strips.
I've used them that way many times...mostly on my big toes.
Keep them in a ziploc baggie after opening, to keep fresh.

http://www.drugstore.com/salonpas-pa...9?catid=183102
read the labels carefully to make sure the methyl salicyclate is in them.

You don't have to put right on the joint, but right next to it on either side. It will diffuse to the joint area too.