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As the arthritis advances, the pain becomes more constant and change from a dull ache to a sharp pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stiffness and loss of motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crepitus grinding, clicking or cracking sensations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling &#8211; Joint deformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakness Activities that once were easy, such as opening a jar or starting the car, become difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosing &#8211; X ray will help Treatment Non-surgical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify activities &#8211; Carry grocery bags over forearm instead of grasped in fingers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>splints &#8211; When hands are especially painful, splints can help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat From a warm compress help keep joints mobile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain killers &#8211; Local painkiller ointments such as NSAID gels help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steroids injected into joint provide relief for weeks to months. 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