3. Tenderness of the joints is a condition to look out for when tenosynovitis is present.
Most of the time when the joints are tender, there is pain and swelling as well. Whenever the affected area is touched, it causes pain. If the tenderness is on the foot area, it could prevent the person from being able to walk.
Crutches or a wheelchair may be the only option with tenosynovitis. A lot of the times joint tenderness is caused by arthritis. The tendons are weak and tenosynovitis has set in. Over-the-counter medication, such as Ibuprofen can relieve some of the joint tenderness.
Using topical analgesics are good, but have to be applied often to get any relief. With topical analgesics, the joints have to be rubbed and if the area is tender, it may become uncomfortable. Another option is to wear a brace over the affected area until tenosynovitis goes away.