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I'm 51 years old.i have a problem w/ my fingers swelling! they are swollen all the time. it use to be only when i got warm, now--they are always that way! i have been to doctors of all kinds and tried water pills , change diet and nothing seems to work.i
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Hmmm: It may have rheumatoid arthritis if your swelling involves your joints of the fingers.
Answered 5/15/2013
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