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I am having extreme pain and burning in my index finger and morning stiffness in other fingers it gets better after the morning. it is only in one hand and iblood work does not indicate rheumatoid arthritis.?
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Many possibilities: This could be carpal tunnel syndrome, or another form of arthritis associated with psoriasis or other diseases, or could even be early rheumatoid arthritis. Ask your doctor for help with diagnosis and consider physical therapy if prescribed.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Osteoarthritis. : Appears to be osteoarthritis. Get x-ray to confirm diagnosis. If there is no contraindication then you should start on an NSAID (motrin., aleve). If you have high blood pressure then ask your doctor for voltaren (diclofenac) gel to apply to the finger 2x/day. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2015
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