Morning stiffness in fingers

2020-11-08 13:19:41
I am 52 old female, I am suffering from morning stiffness in fingers and developed tenosynovitis at left thumb since 3months Finding difficult to do household work All my tests  blood and X-rays related to rheumatoid arthritis are negative Recently feeling slight numbness for some time in toes too Need advice
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Answers (2)

Need proper history taking Need to do ANTICCP AND HAND X RAYB
Next Steps
see a Rheumatologist

Answered2020-11-15 09:09:41

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Morning stiffness and joint pain is related to Rheumatoid Arthritis most commonly.. There is a possibility of negative blood tests in Rheumatoid Arthritis.. There are some other Joint inflammatory disorders similar Are you taking any medicines currently..
Next Steps
I will suggest you to start with hot fomentation,  take analgesic with anti inflammatory medicine,  calcium and vit d supplements.. You may require to start some specific medicines for rheumatoid arthritis if pain doesn't settle down..
Health Tips
You may plan to meet a Rheumatologist at nearby hospital to start DMARDs..

Answered2020-11-08 15:59:51

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