This is a good thread, Now I want to share some tips to relief the hand pain like
Ice packs: Frozen Peaz or CVS Peas are flexible even when frozen, lightweight, and soft— meaning they are not painful blocks of ice on your swollen joints. They come in all different sizes and shapes to fit specific joints, including the hands. I usually ice 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off.
Heat: Heating pads or Icy Hot patches. Heat is great for muscle, soft tissue, and nerve pain.
OTC Topical Creams: How effective they will be for severe pain and swelling, I can’t say, since everyone is different. Certainly, they are worth a try if you want to avoid prescription options.
Lidoderm Patches:These are patches that contain Lidocaine applied to the area affected by burning, sharp, aching, or nerve pain. They absolutely work and they work well, but you will need a prescription from your rheumatologist or pain specialist.
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Flector Patches :I think same delivery mechanism as Lidoderm, only a different medication: 1.3% NSAID called Diclofenac. These are great for acute soft tissue, tendon, strain, and muscle pain in the forearms/hands (or anywhere else). They are also prescription.