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How Can Painful Arthritis In The Hands Be Treated?
I have arthritis in both hands that causes pain. However, I also have severe pain in what feels like the nerves in my hands, shooting out my fingers. Sometimes my hands itch abnormally. My doctor says it s just arthritis, but it feels like more of a nerve problem.
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Hi and welcome to HCM!
Thanks for your questions. Painful arthritis in both hands needs to be investigated if it persists. For more than 6 weeks for RA factor, anti CCP, CRP and uric acid. If it is less than 6 weeks duration or if you have had a recent viral infection then symptomatic treatment with analgesics or short course of steroids will help.
Consult your family doctor and get checked.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Thanks for your questions. Painful arthritis in both hands needs to be investigated if it persists. For more than 6 weeks for RA factor, anti CCP, CRP and uric acid. If it is less than 6 weeks duration or if you have had a recent viral infection then symptomatic treatment with analgesics or short course of steroids will help.
Consult your family doctor and get checked.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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