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I have lupus and ra. my fingers r drawn down,

Posted by pamper @pamper, Mar 14 10:20am

hand surgeon says can do joint replacement, but the tendons that r drawn down from lupus can't b helped. anyone find anything helpful?

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 14 8:11pm

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect @pamper ! We’re glad you found this site. Hopefully members will get on line quickly to give you some help.
Were you on medications for the RA and lupus? Are you still able to use your hands? Do they hurt?

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pamper | @pamper | Mar 15 9:51am
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@becsbuddy

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect @pamper ! We’re glad you found this site. Hopefully members will get on line quickly to give you some help.
Were you on medications for the RA and lupus? Are you still able to use your hands? Do they hurt?

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yes, but meds werent that helpful. quit drawing down after church prayed 4 me, have limited use, but they still fit on my steering wheel and ive learned how to still do some gardening, yes, but i have lots that hurts, so ive learned how to cope with chronic pain

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