arthritis hands

[Cane Pole]

Dr. prescribed 5mg prednisone for my hand arthritis. It has worked magic for me. I have osteoarthritis in my hands.

[Ranger R61]

It is good that you have something that helps

[DockShootinJack]

Glad to hear that it is helping

[crp4570]

Comes from all those years netting Blueball fish

[CrappiePappy]

By all means have your doctor prescribe Prednisone (or any other steroid class of medications), rather than just take it because it worked for someone else. Everyone tolerates/reacts to medications differently, and the side effects can sometimes be worse than the condition being treated.

No, I'm not a doctor, nor did I play one on TV, and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn. I was a Registered Pharmacy Technician for ~45yrs, & worked closely with Pharmacists, Doctors/Nurses, and other healthcare personnel. One of my jobs was to spot possible interactions between meds that patients were already taking & new ones being prescribed. Luckily, I had a computer system which red flagged such possible interactions, which were quickly noted to the Pharmacist on duty & then that info was relayed to the prescribing physician.

[Barnacle Bill]

By all means have your doctor prescribe Prednisone (or any other steroid class of medications), rather than just take it because it worked for someone else. Everyone tolerates/reacts to medications differently, and the side effects can sometimes be worse than the condition being treated.

No, I'm not a doctor, nor did I play one on TV, and I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn. I was a Registered Pharmacy Technician for ~45yrs, & worked closely with Pharmacists, Doctors/Nurses, and other healthcare personnel. One of my jobs was to spot possible interactions between meds that patients were already taking & new ones being prescribed. Luckily, I had a computer system which red flagged such possible interactions, which were quickly noted to the Pharmacist on duty & then that info was relayed to the prescribing physician.

My wife and I both have to take a lot of meds daily and possible interactions has always been a concern of mine. I knew someone had to be monitoring it but wasn't sure how. So thanks for clearing that up for me Pappy.

[deltarat]

I have it as well. The knots in end joints will hardly let them bend at all. My Dr. cousin got me on hemp oil. I aways thought if was snake oil but it has done wonders for my pain.

[Oregon slabman]

Interesting. I have OA in both thumb joints. My wife takes prednisone for PMR. I might borrow some.

[Barnacle Bill]

I'll have to tell my wife about that. She has major problems with her hands due to arthritis.

[shipahoy41]

I know Arthur It Is also. Both hands, Back, Foot joints. I have been drinking sweet pickle juice which helps some. I might have to ask my doctor for 5mg prednisone. Thanks for the "Hands" up.