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Osteoarthritis in all finger joints

Does anyone have Osteoarthritis in finger joints. What do you do for pain and stiffness. Also what jobs do you do, I had to quit my job of 10 years, (doctor said so) looking for a job, but not sure what to do, any ideas. Going to start physical therapy soon. Thanks Lori
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Hi,

Handwashing dishes alternatively in very warm/hot water then cooler helpled me tremendously when my RA caused me to suffer carpal tunnel in my hands.  Good luck ;-)
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Hi, I have RA in my hands and am not sure how the pain compares to OA but I can say that, besides my pain pills, I use the microwaveable mittens as heat therapy or the thermacare arthritis wraps for hands.  I have also been known to use (with great care no to touch my face or eyes) biofreeze so that I can type.  
Regarding professions, I have no idea but would love to see ideas posted as I anticipate having to change careers, too.  Working long, erratic hours and all on the computer is rough on me.
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