Question about swelling in fingers

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Hi Joan,

I finally got a confirmed diagnosis of RA last month, although I have had

the disease for years. My RA is the worst in my fingers and somewhat in my

feet. I am on antibiotic therapy, Lodene, and Pred. I am only talking 5mg

Pred daily, doc said I can raise if I need it but I am trying hard not to.

I still have lots of swelling in my hands, fingers, and feet. With

antibiotic therapy, I was told it can take up to a year for results, so I

am trying to be patient. It is not always easy though. So, I truly

understand where you are coming from.