Do my fingers look arthritic

Are you referring to the redness on your knuckles?  That’s me. I’ll be following. 

Hello

To answer your question your fingers look ok, but looks land how things feel are 2 seperate things. Your knuckles are slightly swollen that may or may not be related to RA. Ive had it a lot if yrs some of my fingers are mishaped now, havent worn my wedding ring for 12 or 13 yrs. Anyways good luck and get a good doc to mae some referalls foe you.

Hi Bobsaggatt1990,

It's hard to tell whether your hands/fingers look arthritic...... until you're a way down the line with either RA or OA and deformity can in any case be avoided to greater or lesser dehree. I would say it's about how they feel. I have in the last few months been diagnosed with RA.... predominantly in my pelvis but I have in the last month developed pain in my hands, fingers and wrists....... none look particularly reddened, but are slightly swollen and painful. Arthritic deformity takes some time (often years) to develop and with careful joint protection techniques, they may not become deviated/deformed.

My advice would be that if they are painful or you are concerned, speak with your GP or Rheumatologist-don't sit on it...... It's a discussion I've had recently and it's led to a change in my treatment doses in response.

Good luck, take care

Anthony

A rheumatologist will X-ray and if necessary mri your fingers and will be able to see any joint damage.  Also, swelling in your joints is indicative and a general blood test for rheumatoid arthritis is done by your specialist.  That is the only way to determine if it is rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

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