My fingers are not that deformed. The only knuckles deformed are the upper ones from osteoarthritis. My Ra just causes redness and swelling in the thumbs wrists and first knockles. They caught mine early.
Joints in fingers seem to be the hallmark of RA! Heat seems to help as a quick relief option. It is difficult to find a Rheumatologist who is excepting new patients. Methaltexate seems to be the first medication, sometimes combined with another medication. Unfortunately if Methaltexate does not work for you, other medication will be explored…
My fingers have curved so much over last 5 years. Toe joints swollen as well. Joints in fingers stay swollen and thumbs so swollen, bent and painful. Don't do pharma meds but have tried lidocaine patches which are amazing. Tried injections in neck, 10. Very painful and relief was only for few hours. Dr said oh that was just top layer...we can go deep. Hmmm...no thanks. Exercise, exercise. Use stress ball for hand exercises.
with not using Pharma there are a lot of other Holistic options that might give you some relief. A knowledgeable OD or Herbalist could be very helpful! Check with your local health store too!
I like topicals for quick relief! Heat is my go to for my neck, hands, back! I am in love with the large Heating pads and attachable neck heating pads. Filling a long sock with rice and knotting it is a homemade item to heat up in the Microwave and wrap or place on hands! Fast moist heat! Good for use on your feet too! Plus it’s cheap and easy to make!!!!
seeing a Rheumatologist is the correct course of action! You need to stop the joint damage being caused, lidocaine is a topical and is effective for pain.
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