@Deanne @melclarity Thank you ladies for your experiences. I started Voltaren 50's on Wednesday and wow what a difference already and I've only taken 1 per day. I combine it with panadol osteo during the day and if needed a panadene forte before bed. The pain has subsided immensely and my trigger happy little finger and thumb are not as bad either. The swelling on my middle finger hasn't gone down a whole lot but it's not quite as sore.
I guess I will take each day as it comes, some will be better than others as with all treatments.
Thank you for your time, it's a relief to know this is normal.