Re: Does anyone experience...

June 23, 2004

Hi, Deanna, Yes, I have experienced that sudden swelling in a finger joint thing, many times. My

old Rheumy told me it goes with RA and SLE, and that it has no known origin. The best treatment is

hot soaks, and ice alternating. Also, try not to use the finger for a few days, if possible. Do not

splint it, though, as that can make it "freeze" up and be much more difficult to fix. My thumbs are

my usual culprits, although my second and third fingers have done it, too. Good luck, honey.

Loving hugs, MM

June 23, 2004

I had that when I was first diagnosed. I couldn't press the elevator button, because it felt as if though my fingers were broken. You couldn't see any of my joints at all on my hands and they were very painful, yet I did not swell elsewhere at that time. Those were one of my first symptoms. They went away after my first dosages of treatments. Now and then I only get a taste of it, but nothing close to what it was then.

Mojo

Does anyone experience...

Good morning all,

Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever experienced swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to bend a finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel like it’s broken?

I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen and tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our weather but as the days continue it seems to feel worse – now today I can barely move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles don’t hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didn’t fall or knock it or anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of you and if so what did you do for it.

I’m Clueless as to what to do with this situation…

Thank you in advance for your responses…

Hugs,

Deanna

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June 23, 2004

I had that when I was first diagnosed. I couldn't press the elevator button, because it felt as if though my fingers were broken. You couldn't see any of my joints at all on my hands and they were very painful, yet I did not swell elsewhere at that time. Those were one of my first symptoms. They went away after my first dosages of treatments. Now and then I only get a taste of it, but nothing close to what it was then.

Mojo

Does anyone experience...

Good morning all,

Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever experienced swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to bend a finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel like it’s broken?

I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen and tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our weather but as the days continue it seems to feel worse – now today I can barely move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles don’t hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didn’t fall or knock it or anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of you and if so what did you do for it.

I’m Clueless as to what to do with this situation…

Thank you in advance for your responses…

Hugs,

Deanna

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June 23, 2004

Deanna, I don't get the swelling like that but my sister does big time. Like you, she can't figure out if it is her fibro or lupus. Her rheumy dorsn't seem to know either.

a

June 23, 2004

Deanna, I don't get the swelling like that but my sister does big time. Like you, she can't figure out if it is her fibro or lupus. Her rheumy dorsn't seem to know either.

a

June 23, 2004

I experienced what sounds like the same. Before I was diagnosed I had similar symtpoms, and now sometimes too.

I never saw actual swelling but I would wake up from day to day and think that I had broken a bone, sprained an ankle etc. It was so weird, and very painful. I had to splint my own wrist to keep it from any movement. I rarely experience that now. But, I went through months of constant dull aching in my hands. That is now gone.

I hope this helps. Re: Does anyone experience...

I had that when I was first diagnosed. I couldn't press the elevator button, because it felt as if though my fingers were broken. You couldn't see any of my joints at all on my hands and they were very painful, yet I did not swell elsewhere at that time. Those were one of my first symptoms. They went away after my first dosages of treatments. Now and then I only get a taste of it, but nothing close to what it was then.

Mojo

Does anyone experience...

Good morning all,

Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever experienced swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to bend a finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel like its broken?

I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen and tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our weather but as the days continue it seems to feel worse now today I can barely move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles dont hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didnt fall or knock it or anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of you and if so what did you do for it.

Im Clueless as to what to do with this situation

Thank you in advance for your responses

Hugs,

Deanna

"The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/lupies

June 23, 2004

I experienced what sounds like the same. Before I was diagnosed I had similar symtpoms, and now sometimes too.

I never saw actual swelling but I would wake up from day to day and think that I had broken a bone, sprained an ankle etc. It was so weird, and very painful. I had to splint my own wrist to keep it from any movement. I rarely experience that now. But, I went through months of constant dull aching in my hands. That is now gone.

I hope this helps. Re: Does anyone experience...

I had that when I was first diagnosed. I couldn't press the elevator button, because it felt as if though my fingers were broken. You couldn't see any of my joints at all on my hands and they were very painful, yet I did not swell elsewhere at that time. Those were one of my first symptoms. They went away after my first dosages of treatments. Now and then I only get a taste of it, but nothing close to what it was then.

Mojo

Does anyone experience...

Good morning all,

Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever experienced swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to bend a finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel like its broken?

I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen and tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our weather but as the days continue it seems to feel worse now today I can barely move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles dont hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didnt fall or knock it or anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of you and if so what did you do for it.

Im Clueless as to what to do with this situation

Thank you in advance for your responses

Hugs,

Deanna

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June 24, 2004

Deanna,

I have a real problem with hands swelling. I've had it for many

years. I thought at first it was carpal tunnel, but that wasn't it.

This was before I knew I had lupus. The best I can figure out is that

a nerve in my arm gets inflamed (for me it's my ulnar nerve). Then I

tend to retain water in my joints as well (which is why my knees,

ankles, etc.) swell as well. After seeing orthopedic surgeons and

neurologists, the most I ever got out of it was to take ibuprofen -

great, huh. It helps some. I've also found that some massage is also

helpful - it gets the blood flowing and releases trapped and swollen

nerves. I massage my hands and all the way up my arm and into my

shoulder. I also try to keep my arm straight, don't sleep on it, and

keep it elevated when possible. I also have worse problems if my

hands get too hot or too cold. You may not have the same problems as

I do, but you could try those things.

Take care,

Tana

> Good morning all,

> Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

> I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever experienced

> swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to bend a

> finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel like

it's

> broken?

>

> I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen and

> tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our

weather

> but as the days continue it seems to feel worse - now today I can

barely

> move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles

don't

> hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didn't fall or knock it or

> anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of you

and if

> so what did you do for it.

>

> I'm Clueless as to what to do with this situation.

>

> Thank you in advance for your responses.

>

> Hugs,

> Deanna

June 25, 2004

Hi Deanna, I was diagnosed with Lupus in January and since then I

have had trouble with my knuck on my right hand the first finger and

sometimes the second finger. It feels swollen and yes kind of like

a sprain although it hasn't gotten bad enough to not be able to move

it. I have an appointment in August to see a rheumatologist and

plan to ask him about it. If you find out something before then let

me know I would like to understand what it is that causes this. I

keep worrying whether it will get worse and if I won't be able to

use my hand eventually since it is my right hand which is my

prominent one I would hate to have that happen. Sorry I can't give

you any information but I hope you feel better soon! Carol

>

> > Good morning all,

> > Hope this finds everyone feeling well, or at least pain free.

> > I have a question for you all out there. Has anyone ever

experienced

> > swelling in their knuckles to the point where when you go to

bend a

> > finger it hurts as if you either sprained it or sometimes feel

like

> it's

> > broken?

> >

> > I woke up several days ago with the ring finger knuckle swollen

and

> > tender, I just figured it was my fibro acting up because of our

> weather

> > but as the days continue it seems to feel worse - now today I

can

> barely

> > move my finger, even straightening it hurts. The other knuckles

> don't

> > hurt and do not seem swollen and I know I didn't fall or knock

it or

> > anything so I was just curious if this has happened to any of

you

> and if

> > so what did you do for it.

> >

> > I'm Clueless as to what to do with this situation.

> >

> > Thank you in advance for your responses.

> >

> > Hugs,

> > Deanna

June 25, 2004