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Joint stiffness

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cazeraz
cazeraz

hi it's been a wee while since I posted. I wanted to ask,  my second finger in from my pinkie is doing something odd as in if I bend it it just sticks in that position and is very painful to move back to its natural position, this only started over the past couple of months, it also cliks sorry if that's the right was to put it. I am also getting a lot of pain in my shoulders so much that it's waking me up, I am wandering if the problem with my finger is coming from my shoulder can any one advise me I do have an appointment to see my GP and it's not too long before I see the rheumy.

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 cazeraz

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    It's quite a common condition, almost certainly a problem for the rheumatologist. Just possible that the rheumy might want to involve a neurologist too. Usually treated by anti-inflammatory drugs or splinting, but could involve cortisone injections or splinting.
  • morelia100
    morelia100 cazeraz

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    Hi cazeraz, I was diagnosed with sjogrens about two years ago. I was compelled to see the doctor because I woke up with extreme pain in my finger and could not bend it. After some research I thought I had rheumatoid arthritis, and was surprised with shogrens. Since then I have five my best to stay of needs and trying to eat my way back to health. I don't have a miracle cute, but one thing that made a huge difference for my joints was when I quit eating sugar. I don't just mean sweets, but anything that contained sugar ( unless it was in a natural fruit). I also discovered that I am sensitive to dairy, so I quit eating dairy, and at the time stopped eating Glenn and corn. Sugar seemed to make the biggest difference for me and the improvement was noticeable within a few days. If you decide to try this route, I wish you the best of luck. It's been difficult because I enjoy sweets, but it has made a positive difference.
  • sally83545
    sally83545 cazeraz

    Posted

    Hi Cazeraz,

    Prior to my diagnosis of  Lupus and Sjogrens my fingers and wrists became quite painful. I had the "clicking" with my fingers and they would stick and pop when I moved them. I went to a doctor who told me these are called "Trigger Fingers". They are caused by inflamation in the cartlidge around the fingers I was told that it can be brought on by repetitive movements of the hands. At the time I was doing alot of crocheting.I have heard Txting can cause this also. Because there is always the threat of inflamation and pain with Sjogrens I try to pay attention to how much stress I am putting on my joints. My problem was made better over time with Cortisone injections in my wrists and the inflamation subsiding. I am currently taking 400mgs of Plaquenil a day and for the first time in years don't suffer from daily joint pain. I still take Ibuprofen on days when I am more physically active this seems to keep me ahead of the pain. Hope this helps!

    • morelia100
      morelia100 sally83545

      Posted

      Hi Sally, I hope you don't mind that I throw in a word of caution about the Ibuprofen. I have used it my whole life to relieve pain, and I am 49 now. I learned that many autoimmune diseases are actually related to problems with the digestive tract. I'm no expert, however if you are able to plow through some books and research, you may be surprised to find that ibuprofen and non steroidal medication although they offer quick relief in the short term, in the long run they will not heal. What needs to be addressed is the underlying cause, which takes time and effort. I look at it as changing my eating pattern to include foods that will heal me. It's quite complicated to explain here, but there are books that have much better explanations. If you are interested, I can share the name of the book. I still have some of my symptoms but I have been slowly changing the foods I eat, and feeling better. Sometimes I return to my old habits of eating cake or sweets and within a few days I feel the symptoms surface again. But I keep working on it. Any way, I just hope this information help someone like it did for me.
    • sally83545
      sally83545 morelia100

      Posted

      Hi Morelia!

      I am glad you mentioned diet I absolutely agree.  I have always loved sweets. I cut out chocolate, sugar,most sweets of any kind no chips, crackers etc.packaged marinades, gravys,anything with MSG. no soda. I have become quite a reader of labels! Salt is hard to give up but has made a big difference also. I read the book "Eat For Your Type" and found out that black tea is like poison to people with my blood type "O".

      Staying well hydrated also makes a huge difference. The book "Coping with Lupus" is also an excellent source of diet information. You are right when I changed my diet my use of Ibuprofen decreased.

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