Heberden's Nodes

Definition of Heberden's Nodes:

Bony swellings around the joints closest to the fingernails, associated with degenerative changes of arthritis.

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Heberden's Nodes

...the condition
“...Nodes that appear on the joint closest to your fingernail are known as Heberden's nodes; those that appear on the middle joint are called Bouchard's nodes...”
...relationship to Osteoarthritis
“...In the fingers these bony lumps are called Bouchard's or Heberden's nodes.”
...recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
“Where Heberden's nodes is affecting the index finger, doses of B6 at 100-150mg per day may not work unless you eat one handful of raw pecans a day (i.e. you need both) says one Dr. Goodheart...”
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

...our question about Heberden's nodes, Bouchard's nodes
“Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers also experience swelling/bumps in the same joints that are affected by Heberden's nodes, but the bumps are not the same.”
...recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
“When nodules (Heberden's nodes) are present, vitamin B6 at 100-150mg per day may help...”

Vitamin B6 Requirement

...our question about Heberden's nodes, Bouchard's nodes
“In treating Heberden's nodes and trigger finger, B6 at 100-150mg per day may not work unless you eat one handful of raw pecans a day (i.e. you need both) says Dr. Goodheart...”
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