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Any Ideas About Joint Pain, No Swelling, And Sensitivity To Finger Tips?
my mother 85yr. old W F is c/o severe pain in R hand, joints & fingers, no swelling, finger tips sensitive to touch, doesn t have full rom in any joint, nearly useless due to pain. Says moist heat and aspercream makes it worse. Any ideas or suggestions?
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Tue, 5 Nov 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to advanced rheumatoid arthritis affecting the finger joints ore. It is best to consult a rheumatologist for treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have described are likely to be due to advanced rheumatoid arthritis affecting the finger joints ore. It is best to consult a rheumatologist for treatment.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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