Re:Calcium Deposit? Finger Ulcer Confusion!

[Guest guest]

I've been diagnosed with Diffuse Systemic Scleroderma, Sjogrens, RA, and

Raynauds, along with hypothyroid. I've had Scleroderma for nearly 4 years

now, if not longer, and never had a problem with calcium deposits, and as it

has been so long, had hoped that I would not be affected by them. I was

talking with a friend today and used the expression " knock on wood " , and coule

not believe the pain I had in my knuckle, and that made me examine it. It

feels warm to the touch, and hurts A LOT!!! It has a visible difference in

skin color in the area in the center, almost looks like a splinter would look,

only no splinter.

Does this accurately describe what a calcium deposit would look like, and

what precautions, other than keeping it covered, and very clean can I do to

help it to heal, or go away, or will this work itself to the surface on its

own.

Do these become finger ulcers if they do not heal, or is that a separate

issue.

Thanks for listening.

Gail