Painful Fingers

[Hobbayne]

The fingers on my left hand have become quite painful recently. I hope its not arthritis kicking in, that,ll spell the end of my bass playing days!

[bigjohn]

Omega 3 fatty acids are where it's at. And the balance between them and Omega 6.

I take flaxseed oil every day at that has really helped with my bad joints. Even my big right toe which I have a bad case (supposedly untreatable other than cortisone injection) of impact arthritis in from a football injury.

Edited November 24, 2012 by bigjohn

[essexbasscat]

Where on the fingers ? all of them ?

[Hobbayne]

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Where on the fingers ? all of them ?
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Mainly on the middle finger on the lower joint.

[essexbasscat]

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Mainly on the middle finger on the lower joint.
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Did it get trapped in your wallet ?

For clarity, Is it the 2nd or 3rd joint from the end of the finger ?

Edited November 24, 2012 by essexbasscat

[SteveK]

I had a similar concern a few years ago. My sister in law, a nurse of many years, [i]suggested [/i]I try Glucosamine Sulphate.

AFAIK there is [b]no[/b] scientific evidence to show that taking Glucosamine Sulphate as a supplement will help. Maybe it's the [i]placebo effect[/i] at work, maybe it isn't... all I know is that I've had no serious aches and pains in my fingers since taking it.

[gelfin]

Oily fish, eat lots of. Mackerel etc. seems to do OK for me.

[Hobbayne]

[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1353772871' post='1878356']
Did it get trapped in your wallet ?

For clarity, Is it the 2nd or 3rd joint from the end of the finger ?
[/quote]

Sorry, its the second joint, or the one above the knuckle. It doesnt seem to be swollen. It seems I need to get myself down to holland and barrett.
Thanks discreet for the pm.