What a timely topic. I've been watching the first joint below the nail on my index finger becoming deformed. And then a couple days ago it turned hot, red and hurts like heck now. I'm afraid I'm developing Heberden's nodes like my mom has on her hands. I live on anti-inflammatory meds because of my fibro and they don't seem to be helping.
All the hints on here have given me some options to try. I can't do glucosamine chondroitin because I'm allergic to shrimp. Can't do fish oil because I'm allergic to fish. Can't do the fish oil alternatives because I'm allergic to grains. Doesn't leave much help for me!
I'm going to try the hot and cold and see if that helps.
This groups is so helpful!
I hope you find relief too