... A lot of you are using the Traumeel, which I want to buy. Do you all have a preference for the ointment vs. cream? And is anyone using plain old cocoa butter on their scars? (33 replies)

... Does anyone else suffer from early morning swelling? ... (4 replies)

... at the base of throat and start of chest, which appeared 2 weeks before. Painful in the morning while getting up. Shoulder blades also affected. Cannot raise hands up with ease.Pain when the projection is pressed. Mild excercise sometime helps reduce pain. ... (0 replies)

... y left and the muscle connecting my thumb felt super tight and achy. I could hardly type on the computer, it was so tight. But after about 45 minutes most of the swelling has subsided now. ... (0 replies)

... I had heard that they took the ingredient in Prep H that was most helpful with the swelling and replaced it with something that no longer works as well. Is that true JennyNYC? ... (26 replies)

... Recently I wake up in the middle of the night with a paintful left forefinger. Often the knuckle is swollen. But it goes away when I get up in the morning except for mild stiffness. I'm a senior but wonder if it caused by computer use especially the left handed use of the mouse? ... (1 replies)

... GavinBruneau, Thank you - do you have arthritis similar to my symptoms? (2 replies)

... Avoid salt and stay hydrated it helps (2 replies)

... I think I will go to an allergist too. Actually I thought it might be food related too. I once woke up in the morning with a fat upper lip for no reason. I used to have an epi pen years ago and forget why. I also get Uticaria and itch like crazy! ... (26 replies)

... I have rheumatoid arthritis and I can not make a fist either. But I have alot of swelling, stiffness and pain. I am still working on getting the right meds that will work for me. Go see a rheumatologist to work every thing out. (4 replies)

... The hormone cream the pharmacist compounded for me has really done wonders for my fatigue. Before I started using the cream, I had a terrible time trying to get up in the morning. I would always get really tired around 3:00 p.m., and fell asleep before 9:00 p.m. every night. I just felt like I was sick all the time. It was terrible. (6 replies)

... Hi Jovach51, I am sorry you are having almost the same problem I am. I thought it would be better this morning. Cause sometimes my hands hurt/swell if I do too much with them that day or the day b4. But it is the same or worse. Plus the left hand is kicking in some too. Do you have RA or osteo? I do not know which I have, she just said that I have arthritis. My... (3 replies)

... to help it and it worked remarkably! And after the swelling went down, my doc tried taking me off of it and the swelling returned with a vengence! So, he put me back on it until we found something that worked well for me to prevent the constant RA flares. ... (15 replies)

... Hi Dorri- You might want to look into seeing a rheumatologist. The stiffness in your feet could be related to many kinds of arthritis. Could be the early stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis aswell. Where is the stiffness exactly? Upper/Lower foot? Any stiffness in your ankles at all? My stiffness started in my knees and it was excruciating pain when bending them and putting on... (15 replies)

... Last summer, I started to get a "cyst" between two knuckles on my right hand. The swelling went down and there was no pain, so I didn't think a trip to the doctor was necessary. ... (4 replies)

... ul when the steroids and draining decreased my swelling. My body literally returned home, and I was elated. But, it only put me in an emotional hole! Cause the swelling came back so fast. I am wearing my friends and family with my state of depression and can only hope that when I do come out of this mess I am not left alone. ... (1 replies)

... I'm 43 male, athletic, and until recently in perfect health. I noticed some joint tenderness in my right middle finger end joint in Feb 01. By June I had morning swelling and stiffness in my thumbs and wrists. By July I felt nagging aches and pains in my shoulders, elbows, feet, ankles, knees and hips. ... (0 replies)

... ght and called their office first thing Wed. morning. Again, they had me come in and this time they removed the cast and gave me a splint which would accommodate swelling with the Ace bandage which I could adjust. This helped me get through the days to my original two week appt date. ... (1 replies)

... Hi Linda, By now the cortisone shot you got on Friday should have kicked in & I hope you are more comfortable. Pain is a horror. I changed my surgery date to 4. February to give me some breathing space to get all the test results in on time. I feel relieved now! I have an appointment with the ''knock-out' doctor (I can never get the spelling right!) 1 week before my... (53 replies)

... h knees, both hands. Sometimes it became viral and affects eye, lung, heart or kidneys. Another important symptom is joint stiffness. Many people will find it in morning periods. ... (1 replies)