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Not sure if it's RA?

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tabbycat81
tabbycat81

I am on day nine of red swollen hands over the knuckles on both the left and the right. They are literally ON FIRE, its much worse when they're warm or cold. They frequently tingle and go compltely numb. I have seen two doctors now and both are stumped.

I am 36 F and my younger sister has RA. But I am not having severe joint pain which she said she gets, what I am experiencing is more like mild joint discomfort and severe burning feeling. 

I have been on a tapered dosage of prednisone starting four days ago, and 0.5% topical triamcinalone. 

Please let me know if you think this sounds like RA? I am in so much pain and just want this to stop. 

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  • mary76396
    mary76396 tabbycat81

    Posted

    Hi, Have they done any blood tests yet? Has your Doctor suggested it may be immune related?. If so ask him if he will refer you to a Rheumatologist.

    I have RA and have burning feet and hands when I have high inflammation although I don't have the redness, the burnng seems to be within. I do sympathise with you, it's one of the worst things for me as I get no sleep and have been known to stand in the shower in the middle of the night on 0 degree nights just to get some relief from the burning. try compression gloves if you can stand the extra warmth, i use them and they do help.

  • guinivere
    guinivere tabbycat81

    Posted

    That definitely looks and sounds like RA.Have you had blood tests
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