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Date: 21.05.2010
From: Christine.

Subject: Dont know what to do

I am pretty convinced my finger is swollen due to something other than arthritis - I am in a lot of pain and it seems to stem from the base of my knuckle where it joins my hand. So the base of this knuckle (near palm of hand) seems to have a lump. If I touch this my whole finger goes stiff. One minute it can be like this the next it is fine. Got rheumatology appt for June 17th but not sure if I should get it checked with an xray at A&E - any advice?
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Date: 22.05.2010
From: Jill

Subject: Re: Dont know what to do

HI Chrisitne, sorry no ones replied to u as yet....ok, id wait to see rhumatologist ok...even if it hs gone down by then, still go, just incase its the start of things.... A&E wont bother xraying it, unless ya have broken it.... and plus u will wait ages up there....they will only say to u, wit and c ya rhumatologist ...goood luck... I have Trigger fingers and thumbs....mite be that? x
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Date: 24.05.2010
From: Christine.

Subject: Re: Dont know what to do

Thanks Jill, yeah suppose I will wait then. I hate taking tablets but needed to this weekend. Took ibuprofen and my knuckles seem better although finger itself still swollen. Did a long walk on Sat and woke up with pain in both hips - not mentioned it before but one hip has had a niggling ache too recently - been ignoring it hoping it will go away but now I thinking this could also be a sign of RA or something. Hey ho - will see what happens on 17th - hope you are OK.
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Date: 24.05.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Dont know what to do

Christine not sure but an XRay will not always pick up inflammatory arthritis - it usually just shows the bones. What might be a better idea is to have a scan - this shows the tissues which are swollen. I had a scan of my knuckles and it shown synovitis. The Rheumie should be able to explain this better than me ;0)
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