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Could The Red, Hot And Burning Hands That Involve Swelling Of My Fingers A Symptom Of Fibromyalgia?
I was dx with fibromyalgia 12 years ago. just within the last 6 months i have been experiencing red, hot, burning hands that involve swelling of my fingers. Is this part of the fibro or is it something else. My first rheumotologist appt is this month. Any thoughts?
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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I have studied your case with diligence.
Possibility of rheumatoid arthritis can be considered
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.
Fibromyalgia may not show such symptoms.
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain?
A treatment regimen for Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis involves medication, exercise, good posture practices, and other treatment options such as applying heat/cold to help relax muscles and reduce joint pain.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case with diligence.
Possibility of rheumatoid arthritis can be considered
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.
Fibromyalgia may not show such symptoms.
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain?
A treatment regimen for Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis involves medication, exercise, good posture practices, and other treatment options such as applying heat/cold to help relax muscles and reduce joint pain.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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