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katieb73 | 17:15 Fri 15th Sep 2006 | Body & Soul
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In July i left the NHS to become selfemployed as a gardener. i love it, the only problem i have is that still after 3 months of doing it my hands still really ache all the time... My ring finger on my right hand has started to lock in a clenched position and in the morning it takes me ages for them to move easily, i'm only 33....!!!! Please help, all alternative styles are most welcome. Many thanks in advance.
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Sounds to me like you need to relax your grip a bit while you are working, manual work like building or gardening takes a while to get used to, try moving your fingers a bit in the evenings when you get home, and take it easy, Ray
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Thank you Ray, I'll definitely try that, taking out damson trees for a customer on Monday so will put it to the test, thanks again.
Try using PHYTORHUMA. It`s fantastic for all joint pains. You can get it from any health shop. I use it for hip pain & since using it, I`ve not had any pain in my hands either. I think that`s because I rub any remaining cream into my hands. I used to have terrible joint pains& had to stop knitting. I even had a job holding a pen sometimes.
katie, does the aching ease off on the weekends ? or maybe you are bdoing this work then as well.
I have been thinking about this katie, I am sure thats what it could be, could you take any rings off while working and say put them on a chain round your neck ?
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I only wear my engagement ring, and that hand isn't too bad...I am left handed but work ambidextrously. I did wear 4 rings to start with but as the blisters came i took them off!! I get pain every morning on waking and they do still hurt at the weekends. thanks for your answers ray and beejaybee!!
Hi katie, might be as well to take Glucosamine capsules they are very good for relieving joint pain, good luck,but relaxing the grip might help, Ray
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I take Glucosamine daily along with cod liver oil capsules...thanks for your suggestions tho, will def try relaxing more. kb :-)

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