HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In The Finger Joints?

Every morning when I awake, all of my fingers both left and right are swollen and stiff at the joint. It is difficult to use your fingers to grab toilet paper for an example. I had an X-ray that shows nothing, normal. I had a blood panel done and no RA or another type of arthritis. My doctor wants to give me a nerve test to see if I have carpal tunnel.
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely get done EMG (electro myography) and NCV (nerve conduction velocity) study to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome.
If nerve study is normal then possibility of sero negative arthritis is more likely.
Some patients don't show positive RA (rheumatoid arthritis) factor but still have arthritis.
So it is advisable to start RA treatment despite of negative RA factor because of your symptoms are classical of RA.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In The Finger Joints?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely get done EMG (electro myography) and NCV (nerve conduction velocity) study to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome. If nerve study is normal then possibility of sero negative arthritis is more likely. Some patients don t show positive RA (rheumatoid arthritis) factor but still have arthritis. So it is advisable to start RA treatment despite of negative RA factor because of your symptoms are classical of RA. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.