i have very severe multiple site oa. i have it in both thumbs and now fingers rest ice or heat anti-inflammatory (pain meds). tylenol is a good pain reliever but will do nothing for the inflammation if you have inflammation. i use heating pads as i don't always tolerate the ice. the cold is what will cause me more pain such as a drop in outdoor temps in winter. try capsasin but be very very careful that you do not get it near your face eyes and mouth. capsasin used to work great on my back early on in the oa battle but now it does not work for me. good luck.
what can i do to ease the pain of osteoarthritis in my right hand? . i have had 9 sessions of pt but my right hand thumb area still hurts a few. . times a day. are there any kinds of specific exercises that i can do at home and at work?