Hi Guys,
I've been playing a lot more mandolin in this year and have developed some pain in my left hand, predominantly in my first two fingers. My finger tips are fine and are pretty rock hard from the amount of playing I do on various instruments. The pain is in the joints. If I put my left hand palm down on a table I can recreate the pain easily by pulling my fingers from left to right. I can push or pull in any other direction without pain. I'm not sure if this is the start of arthritis or just a symptom of over playing and doing too many multiple string slides but it is becoming a concern. It's been a problem for about four months now. My doctor isn't too concerned, but he doesn't play a string instrument for part of his living.
Have any of you dealt with joint pain by taking some kind of supplements? A friend recommended MSM and another Glucosamine. (sp)
My grandfather was pretty crippled with arthritis so I'm hoping to find some long term relief.
Thanks for the help,
Tom
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