For the last while, my hands, particularly my right hand is very painful. Not particularly at the joints, just the whole of the hand really. I wake up with incredible pins and needles, rendering the hand useless for a while. It was going away but now once the pins and needles passes, the ache remains. I've googled arthritis but the joints are not swollen and there is no redness. I've bought anti-inflammatories and an arnica ice gel to rub in but these have had little effect. Besides, I can't keep guzzling tablets.

I can't afford to see a doctor right now. At least not until Amy's vet bill is paid off.

But the bother ......