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Help for stiff fingers

JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/22, 07:47 PM My hb has been having joint stiffness in his hands; he's a musician and I assume it's the repetitive motion that's the problem. Any supplements helpful for this (other than EFAs which I've already recommended)? Sorry, off topic but I thought I'd ask you knowledgeable people. :)

Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/06/22, 09:23 PM Good fats play a vital role in the joints. He should try some glucosamine (MSM) it seems to work for acute problems. And then again he can do finger execises. -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
biggrumpybear Posts: 27 Joined: 2003/06/19	2003/06/23, 01:15 AM Glucosamine, with Chondroitin helps the joints, most would come with sulphur. If your hb is allergic to sulphur then you would have to look for non-sulphur based pills. GNC has some products at http://www.gnc.com/productDetails.asp?id=274932 I would also suggest Vitamin B supplements... it seems to help people with CTS... so it might help your hb as well... most of all, more finger and wrist exercises. It helps me a lot with my CTS.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/23, 11:01 AM Great! I'll let him know - btw, what is CTS? What's the reason for the sulfer in the Glocosamine supplements? Thanks guys!
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/23, 11:02 AM Oh, I got it, CTS=Carpal Tunnel.
biggrumpybear Posts: 27 Joined: 2003/06/19	2003/06/23, 08:58 PM not sure about why they have sulphur in it... I managed to get myself a non-sulphur bottle of glucosamine - but it's slightly more expensive. If your hb is non-allergic to sulphur then it should be ok. I think heat packs or cold packs would help as well... or mild massage. He needs to get the blood circulating more in his wrists and fingers.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/24, 10:36 AM As far as I know he doesn't have any problems w/ sulfur - He did say he would try warming his hands up better before he plays, hopefully that will help but they are also stiff in the mornings. Thanks grumpybear. :)