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I have been diagnosed with erosive inflammatory osteoarthritis of my hands. I have inflammation and swelling in my fingers and then there will be relatively painless periods and then another flair. Apparently, there is disagreement in the medical community as to whether this condition is different from plain old OA. There are many things I can no longer do with my hands. It is progressing. The only treatment right now is pain relief. I wish there were studies in the US about this disease.
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While I wasn't able to identify any studies either, I did find 2 very interesting articles, the second has very specific suggestions for exercises and other coping strategies. My daughter's rheumatologist in Minnesota agrees more study is needed now that this condition is recognized as a separate disease from both OA and RA.
https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/what-to-do-with-erosive-inflammatory-osteoarthritis/?singlepage=1
https://creakyjoints.org/about-arthritis/osteoarthritis/oa-overview/what-is-erosive-osteoarthritis/
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Hello @nashville426, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a welcoming online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I find the arthritis in my hands also limits what I am able to do with my hand. I don't have the erosive inflammatory osteoarthritis but did find some information discussing the debate over EOA vs OA.
What to Do with Erosive, Inflammatory Osteoarthritis: https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/what-to-do-with-erosive-inflammatory-osteoarthritis/
Has your doctor or rheumatologist suggested any hand exercises to maintain or strengthen your hands?