Question 1

my two middle fingers started locking up and now i'm starting to have a lot of pain in them what could be causing  this and who would i go see?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: Possible trigger finger.  Nodule in the flexor tendon snaps under the a1 pulley as you try to flex and extend you finger.  Can be painful.  See an orthopedist.

Question 2

i had fingers lock up wher i can't move hand for about two minutes and the the tendons felt knotted up and i've had shots at least 6 in my lower arm.?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger?: Your description is somewhat vague, however it sounds like trigger finger.  If you have had injections with only temporary relieve, you might be a candidate for a very simple procedure.  See you doctor or a hand specialist for more information.

Question 3

some fingers lock up and ache and it is getting worse.  hands swell some and ache in general, as well. i have had tendinitus and have had a shot in two fingers which was so painful i don't want to do it again.  my fear is my finger will stay locked down o

Accepted Answer

The : The combination of a trigger fingers that often stays locked, arthritis in the small joints of the fingers, tightness and swelling in the fingers,  and clinical deviation or deformity of some joints from more advanced arthritic changes can be overwhelming.
Despite your fear of the shots you may want ot try again but understand that the injection alone may not solve all these issues. Even surgery , that can end the locking phenomena may still leave you rjoints stiff and sore for the other reasoons/problems i mention.

Still do nothing and your not giving yourself a chance to get better

antiinflammatories may help somewhat but are palliative not curative.

See your pcp or see a hand surgeon, perhaps its time for reevaluation, new xrays another injection and possibly surgical treatment.

Question 4

what does it mean when your fingers lock up?

Accepted Answer

Hand cramps: Could be calcium deficiency?

Question 5

why do my fingers lock in a straight position?

Accepted Answer

: When we get older the alignment of fingers can change a bit  as part of aging. If there is no pain or obvious deformity do not worry about it. If yes see your doc for a clinical exam.

Question 6

why do my ring fingers lock forward when grasping?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: It sounds like you have trigger fingers. A nodule may be trapping your fingers in the locked position. I recommend you visit a hand surgeon. He or she will treat you with NSAIDs or injections that will help eliminate the problem. Surgery may also be an option depending on your history. Good luck.     http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00024

Question 7

my fingers lock when holding something and my fingers are straight and can be very painful to get movimg again?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: This condition is called trigger finger. It happens when the tendons of that individual finger are inflamed and unable to slide freely within the canal. It can be made worse by overuse, diabetes or arthritis. There are specific stretches and exercises you can do to help relieve the stiffness, and resting or anti-inflammatories can help to reduce the swelling and allow normal motion.

Question 8

my fingers lock up and im lossing felling in my arm as well as aching pains when i am not useing my arm and finger?

Accepted Answer

Muscle vs. Nerve?: Fingers locking up ("the trigger finger") and a feeling loss in your arm may be an indication of neuropthy or radiculopy. Some process is causing your nerves innervating your extremity to loss sensation. See your doctor to possibly set up for an nerve conduction study or an emg.

Question 9

my fingers lock up if i bend them after being straight(bend at the top joint, middle joint locks, seems to distend). what is it? how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Locking fingers: You should prob see an ortho doc for X-rays and exam. It sounds like a "Trigger Digit" (TD) however you're on the young side to have this prob. TD usually causes severe tenderness if you press hard at base of digit palm side.

Question 10

index and middle fingers lock together. middle finger feels tight and slightly swollen.

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: Your symptom sounds like trigger finger.  It could painful at times.
Some times steroid injection helps, some times you need to have released. Usually done by Orthopedic doctors.

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My two middle fingers started locking up and now i'm starting to have a lot of pain in them what could be causing this and who would i go see?

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I had fingers lock up wher i can't move hand for about two minutes and the the tendons felt knotted up and i've had shots at least 6 in my lower arm.?

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Some fingers lock up and ache and it is getting worse. hands swell some and ache in general, as well. i have had tendinitus and have had a shot in two fingers which was so painful i don't want to do it again. my fear is my finger will stay locked down o

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What does it mean when your fingers lock up?

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Why do my fingers lock in a straight position?

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Why do my ring fingers lock forward when grasping?

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My fingers lock when holding something and my fingers are straight and can be very painful to get movimg again?

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My fingers lock up and im lossing felling in my arm as well as aching pains when i am not useing my arm and finger?

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My fingers lock up if i bend them after being straight(bend at the top joint, middle joint locks, seems to distend). what is it? how do i treat it?

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Index and middle fingers lock together. middle finger feels tight and slightly swollen.

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