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Morning stiffness in fingers
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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Need proper history taking
Need to do ANTICCP AND HAND X RAYB
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see a Rheumatologist
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
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..
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You may plan to meet a Rheumatologist at nearby hospital to start DMARDs..
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