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Finger Arthritis, Hand Arthritis - Pain Medicine, Relief

Because you use your fingers and hands a great deal every day, arthritis pain in those areas can really shut you down. By taking some precautions early on, and treating your pain at the onset, you can help reduce your discomfort.

Treatment

Listen to the Hand
When you're doing something, it's important to pay attention to how your body feels. If you are typing and you feel an increase in joint pain, stop; don't just muscle through it. When the pain subsides, take your fingers and hands through their full range of motion and then you can get back to work.

Give Your Hand a Helping Hand
When your fingers or hands are suffering from arthritis, you might want to consider a support system or splint to limit or prevent motion of your hands and fingers. Some hand splints allow for limited motion and others limit movement completely. Depending on the severity of your arthritis, ask your doctor or physical therapist which support system is right for you.

Tips

Get Some Handy Habits
It's important to make sure you're using your hands correctly in order to avoid the kind of wear and tear that may eventually lead to arthritis. For example, avoid movements that bend your fingers toward your small finger. Your joints do not naturally bend that way. Also, when lifting something, a good habit to get into is to grasp the item with all of your fingers, not just your index finger.

Stretch Them Out
To help prevent arthritis of the hand, avoid repetitive strain. Spending long hours at the computer can take its toll on your hand joints. Make it a point to stop and stretch your hand muscles every so often when you're working with your hands.

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Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years	Ask a doctor


Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 2 caplets at bedtime Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1½ tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2½ tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lbs	11 years	3 tsp or 15 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-47 lbs	2 to 5 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

48-95 lbs	6 to 11 years	2 tsp or 10 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (chewables)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2 to 3	1

36-47 lbs	4 to 5	1½

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tablets)

Under 48 lbs	Under 6	Ask a doctor

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (months)	Dose (mL)

	Under 6 months	Ask a doctor

12-17 lbs	6 to 11 months	1.25 mL

18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1.875 mL