Subject: Re: Ring finger locks at night
Hi Simon, I have exactly the same thing although it is my left hand ring finger. It started about a month ago, my finger was very swollen then it drifts a bit to the left and locks i then have to wait a minute or so for it to move back into place. I have bought finger splints from the pharmacy and i even got finger supports from amazon, the finger splints are quite uncomfortable to wear but they do keep it straight and stop it moving. I must say though that it seem ok while i am in bed. I do suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. I had a steroid jab last week and that seems to have helped it a bit, it's not so swollen now and hasn't been clicking as often although it is still very annoying. It may be something other than arthritis than is causing it but you should probably see your doctor about it. I did mention it at the hospital but they didn't seem too concerned. Hope it sorts itself out soon.
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