sore and aching hands

mikelapta · Post by **mikelapta** » Tue 31 May 2016 11:45 am

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

Cally · Post by **Cally** » Tue 31 May 2016 2:25 pm

Maybe the pharmacy can help....... I have found them very helpful when necessary on my visits.

ttoli · Post by **ttoli** » Tue 31 May 2016 4:29 pm

As a typist my Mother swore by feverfew tablets , It's natural too

mikelapta · Post by **mikelapta** » Tue 31 May 2016 4:52 pm

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

Ragged Robin · Post by **Ragged Robin** » Tue 31 May 2016 5:57 pm

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.