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Could The Pain In Thumb And Wrist Is Due To Osteo Arthritis?

My mom had RA and it killed her due to lung and heart involvement. I went to be evaluated due to thumb and wrist pain. I am 62 years old . My Dr. Ordered blood and x rays. So far the results are my thumb issues are osteo. But my RA factor is 22. I.'m scared. I run 3 times a week. Have some aches and soreness, but no pain. Have appt with ra Dr. In March. Help

Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query.
Since X-ray and elevated Rheumatoid Factor have confirmed the arthritis, you should start treatment asap. It is a progressive destructive articular disease. It's progression can be stopped or minimized with certain medicines. In the meantime you can take NSAID like Ibuprofen for pain.
RF is increased in other diseases also, and they must be ruled out by other investigations.


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Could The Pain In Thumb And Wrist Is Due To Osteo Arthritis?

Hi, I have gone through your query. Since X-ray and elevated Rheumatoid Factor have confirmed the arthritis, you should start treatment asap. It is a progressive destructive articular disease. It s progression can be stopped or minimized with certain medicines. In the meantime you can take NSAID like Ibuprofen for pain. RF is increased in other diseases also, and they must be ruled out by other investigations. Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2