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sore and aching hands
Posted: Tue 31 May 2016 11:45 am
by mikelapta
My lovely gf is chief coffee maker in a restaurant.Most of her working day her hands are in the steam,hot water making coffees.....When home she just wants relief from the constant pain........anyone recommend any oıntment or pills that may reduce the aches ?
Thank you
Re: sore and aching hands
Posted: Tue 31 May 2016 2:25 pm
by Cally
Maybe the pharmacy can help....... I have found them very helpful when necessary on my visits.
Re: sore and aching hands
Posted: Tue 31 May 2016 4:29 pm
by ttoli
As a typist my Mother swore by feverfew tablets , It's natural too
Re: sore and aching hands
Posted: Tue 31 May 2016 4:52 pm
by mikelapta
Ttoli,I remember those too !!!! After my Nain(grandmother) used the dolly on washing day.....Will enquire at chemist.....Yes,chemists so good here but still hoping ex pats can have a known brand İ can google
Re: sore and aching hands
Posted: Tue 31 May 2016 5:57 pm
by Ragged Robin
I am not clear whether this pain is due to the effects of hot water and steam on the skill or Repetitive Strain Injury n but either way you really should get professional help -- at least a chemist --, particularly as many of the creams for the latter are not to be used on sore or broken skin.
If it a skin problem she should think about barrier creams or gloves to stop the problem before it starts. If RSI I have found Arnica cream or gel useful for mild bouts - it is available here though expensive and I am sure is common enough to be on Google.