Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

[vir2lly]

Ste
i just came across this forum today, trying to research more on diabetic chiroarthropathy, as this is what the private rheumatologist diagnosed me for earlier today. I am sorry to hear of your pain. i can totally understand what u r going through- i have immense pain in both hands- its been going on for over 2.75 yrs now and went thru hoops of dequervain tendonitis, etc; the previous doctor implying it may be arthritis, and now todays diagnosis- still in preliminary stages at the moment.
i wont go into the details of my condition, as i type my fingers are wearing away! but the doc today prescribed ARCOXIA 90 mg once a day to give it a try for 2 wks before i see him again.
btw this anti inflammatory is not brilliant as i have read, its got its side effects. but w ur diagnosis of having diabetes for not very long, it would appear a bit odd for u to dev DC. i have had diabetes for 25 yrs now, and im in my 30s with two v young children to look after. its not easy. i have 2 trigger fingers and that kills me at times. i shall let u know how i get on with the treatment. i hope u are coping better now? btw do u have thickened skin? i dont, but that is apparently one of the symptoms of DC.
hope you are ok. good luck

 

[agw]

Diabetes cheiroarthropathy

Ste:

I have had type 2 DM for 11 years and now have diabetes-related cheiroarthropathy of my hands also. My hand surgeon has recommended a tendon-release operation of my trigger fingers which he says will most likely permanently relieve the pain and limited flexion/extension of the affected fingers. He tried a steroid injection into the base of the tendon 4 months ago. It helped a lot for one month, but the symptoms returned totally after that one month. Are you still having your hand symptoms? Have you asked an orthopedic hand surgeon about the tendon release operation?

Alan

 

[snag]

Hi once again. I have been living with Diabetic Cheiroarthropathy (DC) for about 3 years now, having been diagnosed with type 2 in Jan 03. When diagnosed, my consultant surmised that I had been diabetic for at least 10 years before diagnosis. Diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (PN) in the feet 6 years ago, and now the thinking is that the DC may also be PN. Either way, it would appear that I am stuck with it. The only treatment not taken is carpal release, and I really don't think it would make any difference. Neither does my GP or my Consultant. Now it is down to pain management which includes Oramorph, Co-Codamol (30/500 mg), Amitryptelene, Duloxetine, Meloxicam, and a new one from last week, Pregabalin. Not all necessarily at the same time

Have been told that I will never work again and I don't qualify for any benefit because my Armed Forces Invalidity Pension just takes me above the breadline 😡 Good luck. Although there is no absolute cure for this, good control of your blood sugars can help slow the development of the problem.

 

[DEEDEEANNE]

hi Have just joined the forum, I have just been to a Rhumotologist and been diagnosed with Diabetic Cheiroathropathy, he said it is still in the early stages as I can still straighten my hand but if my sugar is not well maintained it could get worse. I did speak to my diabetic nurse about the pain and stiffness in my hands and she said it wouldn't be anything to do with the diabetes so the doctors & nurses still need to be educated about this. The doctor did say that at this time of year it will not be so painful and stiff as the weather is warming up but be prepared for it to feel worse during the winter.

 

[grovesy]

Welcome.

 

[DEEDEEANNE]

Thank you grovesy.

 

[Steff]

Thank you grovesy.

Hi Deedee sorry about your diagnosis, welcome to the forum

 

[Lindarose]

Hi Deedee and welcome.
What an interesting thread re opened. I hadn't heard of thus condition before. I have had increasing problems with my hands/fingers over past year or two. Had one injection for trigger thumb and my other one and one finger now getting worse. Also cannot make a fist first thing in the morning (hopefully I don't need to!) Painful hands too. I've seen GP and referred to rheum but nothing specific diagnosed. As there's not much in the way of treatment I don't suppose it's worth pursuing anyway but still interesting to know what it may be.

 

[KJB1]

Hello.
Think I have this problem.
Only seems to be in one finger of each hand though which is strange.
Have X rays and ultrasound done which were inconclusive / negative.
Still seeing my GP who has yet to mention Cheiroathropathy even though I'm pretty sure it's what I have.
30 years T1 without any problems, but have had the finger / hand issue for the last 4 / 5 months, although I did have a trigger finger succesfully treated about 10 years ago.
Seems there is no treatment apart from pain killers and tight glucose control, which I try to do anyway, so not a good outlook. If it gets much worse I will not be able to work at what I presently do, which is quite a manual job.
Really is quite a depressing situation to be in as I have always been very active and worked all my life.

 

[janne260684]

Hi,
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice or information on Diabetic Cheiroathropathy ? 🙂
I was diagnose about a year ago with type 2 diabetes which is now under control and being treated.
Recently i have developed very painfull hands with only limited grip/ strength and movement.
I consulted a rheumetolgy specialist clinic last week, and told that i have diabetic cheiroathropathy, and that it was not reversible and no treatment (except paikillers)was available, and may deteriorate if my diabetes is not controlled.
All the info i have found seems to say that this condition is NOT painfull ? but i have severe pain ?
Any information / personal thoughts or experiences would be much appreciated 🙂
Thank you

hello I'm new here I have been diagnosed with this and I have had steroid injections and still finding this incredably painful, i've got to the point now its making me depressed as I am only 35 with 3 children I struggle with every day duties as a working parent and girlfriend, I feel as though I am letting them down all the time, i'm also having trouble with my medication as I struggle to open my blood strips and pre load my blood pen, I can't push my insulin pen down and I have asked for the scan blood monitoring system and pump for insulin but you have to provide over 8 blood test results a day which I struggle with and a busy mum with two jobs(cleaner, PI Tesco)... I would like for some pain relief to work also... hope you are ok. x

 

[grovesy]

hello I'm new here I have been diagnosed with this and I have had steroid injections and still finding this incredably painful, i've got to the point now its making me depressed as I am only 35 with 3 children I struggle with every day duties as a working parent and girlfriend, I feel as though I am letting them down all the time, i'm also having trouble with my medication as I struggle to open my blood strips and pre load my blood pen, I can't push my insulin pen down and I have asked for the scan blood monitoring system and pump for insulin but you have to provide over 8 blood test results a day which I struggle with and a busy mum with two jobs(cleaner, PI Tesco)... I would like for some pain relief to work also... hope you are ok. x

Welcome, you have posted to a thread which is 2 years old, and many of the contributors have not been seen since then. It might be worth starting a new thread to get replies.