arthritis in finger joints

[persimmoncf]

My one knuckle has enlarged somewhat and is very painfull. Can a Dr. do anything to slow down this process. How about a cortizone shot in the knuckle...think that would help?

[bresamil]

Originally Posted by persimmoncf

My one knuckle has enlarged somewhat and is very painfull. Can a Dr. do anything to slow down this process. How about a cortizone shot in the knuckle...think that would help?

Wow. You're pretty young to have rheumatoid arthritis. There are a variety of treatments out there, work with a rheumatologist to find the best one for you. And good luck, I know your hands are always busy.

[Pasofever (Premo)]

Originally Posted by persimmoncf

My one knuckle has enlarged somewhat and is very painfull. Can a Dr. do anything to slow down this process. How about a cortizone shot in the knuckle...think that would help?

I have that too..Go to the barn and get your DMSO and use it..

[persimmoncf]

Originally Posted by bresamil

Wow. You're pretty young to have rheumatoid arthritis. There are a variety of treatments out there, work with a rheumatologist to find the best one for you. And good luck, I know your hands are always busy.

Is that what it is??? All I know is that arthritic fingers run in my family for the extreme older folk...But, YES I am too young for this Bre (thank you for saying that)

I cant fit a ring on the finger anymore - Its on my RIGHT hand - and it has been hurting for about 6 months. I will look up a rheumatologist.

[persimmoncf]

Originally Posted by Pasofever

I have that too..Go to the barn and get your DMSO and use it..

It has CANCER WARNINGS all over it.

Paso, should I forget the gloves next time I use it

[punjabigyrl]

I'd get that shown because a painful swollen knuckle sounds like gout.

[_MightyMouse_]

I have rheumatoid arthritis stemming from my wonderful service in the USMC. I get what is called "swollen digits", which is basically your symptons; inflammation in either your finger or toe joints. I'd go to your doctor and see if he/she could prescribe you a NSAID (non steriod anti-inflammatory drug) for temporary relief and I'd begin to take glucosame chondroiton, which also works great for lubricating the joints.

[devildog1978]

Originally Posted by _MightyMouse_

I have rheumatoid arthritis stemming from my wonderful service in the USMC. I get what is called "swollen digits", which is basically your symptons; inflammation in either your finger or toe joints. I'd go to your doctor and see if he/she could prescribe you a NSAID (non steriod anti-inflammatory drug) for temporary relief and I'd begin to take glucosame chondroiton, which also works great for lubricating the joints.

I too have rheumatoid arthritis and I am pending medical discharge from the Marine Corps. Can you offer any advice as I go through this process? I have been taken tothe emergency room several times because of flare ups so bad they made me physically sick.

[Sindy]

I would ask your doctors to run a Lyme Disease test on you. Joint pain is one of the most common symptoms. If it is Lyme, any damage to your joints will remain for the most part.

It bothers me that we live in a "red" area for Lyme Disease, and the doctors don't test for it. And a bull's eye rash can be absent completley (or missed) in about 40% of the cases. Ask for the Elisa and Western Blot to be done. Both are pretty cheap.

[mAlice (Premo)]

I've had degenerative arthritis since my late twenties. I think it's more hereditary than age specific.