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Inflamed Joints In Thumb, Severe Pain When Exposed To Cold Water. Blood Test For Uric Acid Normal. Arthritis?

My thumb is inflamed at the joints, and have had this condition for almost three weeks now. I experience a severe, sharp pain when I dip my hands in cold water.

I have had a blood test for uric acid and my GP says it is normal but I am getting very worried and I fear that I may be suffering from arthritis! Could you please advise!

I ma woriied

Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.
Presence of pain at joints & pain in cold water is suggesting that you may be having inflammatory type of arthritis.This can also be raynauds disease.In this there is severe pain & discoloration of fingers in cold water or cold weather.

You should do following to have relief in this-

-Consult to a rheumatology doctor & get your self investigated completely.You should have CBC,ESR,CRP,COMPLETE AUTO IMMUNE PROFILE,etc.

-At present you may have a good analgesic like advil or aleeve.Taking indomethacin under direction of your doctor may be more helpful to you.

-You may ask for physiotherapy from your doctor who may give you relief by giving contrast bath & other modalities.

Hope this will help you.

With best wishes.
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Inflamed Joints In Thumb, Severe Pain When Exposed To Cold Water. Blood Test For Uric Acid Normal. Arthritis?

Hello, Welcome at HCM. Presence of pain at joints & pain in cold water is suggesting that you may be having inflammatory type of arthritis.This can also be raynauds disease.In this there is severe pain & discoloration of fingers in cold water or cold weather. You should do following to have relief in this- -Consult to a rheumatology doctor & get your self investigated completely.You should have CBC,ESR,CRP,COMPLETE AUTO IMMUNE PROFILE,etc. -At present you may have a good analgesic like advil or aleeve.Taking indomethacin under direction of your doctor may be more helpful to you. -You may ask for physiotherapy from your doctor who may give you relief by giving contrast bath & other modalities. Hope this will help you. With best wishes.