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Comment on Discussion Thread 🐪 Friday 20 February 2026

back home

yes, I have the beginnings of arthritis in my hands

doc thinks it’s wear and tear but I’m getting for rheumatoid just in case, also some basic metabolic tests to see what anti-inflammatory would be best

but I caught it very early and am getting treatment 👍

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melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
No good :( I know there is medication to slow it and help the pain, and there are grips that make it easier to hold pencils or brushes 🤞

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CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Hugs my friend 🫂

I suspect I have it in my big toe which I should get checked out. sigh

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- Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  thanks, I can take small doses of aspirin until I get results and a script for specialised meds
  
  and gentle hugs for your big toe , that must hurt very much because it’s not like you can walk softer
  
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  - CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    I can cope when I’m bare foot, which is most of the time but when I start exercising that’s when the pain starts so I have to wear runners now.
    
    It feels weird like a tight rubber band and sometimes it swells. I think it’s from years of driving.
    
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