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What Causes Swelling And Constant Pain In Toes And Fingers?
The joints in my toes & fingers have enlarged, causing constant pain, sweeping with redness. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis throughout my body, tho from what I ve described, could it be RA instead? One yr ago, it started on my fingers, and now it s affected much more than that- moving very quickly thru my body; neck, low back, hip & ankles. I m scared it s going to cause me to be in a wheel chair before too long because it s happening so quickly. *I apologize, but I cannot pay for this, as I ve been unable to work, thus afford extras, (my ins. Has had to cover my medical expenses).
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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I have studied your case with diligence.
If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
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.
If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
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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