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Fighting this horrible painful disease, I can't take anti inflammatory meds because of high blood pressure ... has anyone else experienced this disease and how are you treating it?

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Welcome @noelleklein, Sorry to hear you are struggling with this painful condition. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic below so that you can connect with members and learn what they have shared helps:

-- I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-have-dupuytrens-contracture-disease-how-can-i-cope-with-this/

@rosemarya @capausz @lioness and @cindiwass have experienced similar issues and may have some suggestions. You might also like to read this reference info:
-- Dupuytren's contracture – Diagnosis & Treatment:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dupuytrens-contracture/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371949
Did your doctor have any suggestions for anti inflammatory medications that do not interact with your blood pressure meds?

@noelleklein, My husband has Dupuytren's Contracture. He was treated by a Hand Surgeon, years ago, with an injection. It is coming back with the knots in the palm of hand becoming noticeable, however it is not (yet) interfering with daily life and he can still flatten palm on flat surface. He has consulted with the doctor, and he is not ready to seek treatment' which likely be surgery. At the time of his consult 3 years ago they were not recommending the injection anymore. But that might be different now.
Noelle, He does not have any accompanying pain, and this does not interfere with normal activity. Since you describe your experience as horrible and painful, I assume that it is interfering with your daily life. Have you considered consulting with a Hand Specialist about this?

@noelleklein Good Morning. I certainly sympathize with you. I've had/have Dupytryn's Contracture (sp?) over the years and I know it's very painful. As a professional artist, I eventually had difficulty even holding a paintbrush, or even holding the steering well of my car, vacuuming, etc. I was referred for physio at the local hospital, which included specific hand exercises and the construction of various types of innovative splints to keep my hands as open as possible or to help protect me from more pain.
Surgery was finally necessary and I was referred to a Hand Surgeon. The surgery was done one hand at a time, and a year apart. That was followed by quite extensive physio again, but I'm happy to say my hands are PERFECT now! No more pain, no more contracture!!
I can use them just as I did in my younger days. Good luck to you on the road to recovery. Our hands are so very important to our quality of life! Warmest wishes, Laurie