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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Palm

hi, i have a lump on my palm of hand with the last 2-3 wks, its on my left hand to the right down low , just to the inside of the fat part of the palm if thats a good description. it could be a vain but feels a bit lumpy, i must mention that my ankles swelled up considerably in the last month also, i went to doctor mention arthritis, he gave me a course of steroids which stopped both pain in ankles and hands temporarily, but both flared up again. im now taking joinace glucosamine and its helping my ankles, but my hand is the problem
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Rheumatoid arthritis of the palmar bones/joints.
Methotrexate /steroids/chloroquine/sulphasalzine are few drugs which-DMARDs-start remissions with NSAIDs-
HOpe this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors.
Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you.
Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Palm

Hi,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts of your query,You seem to suffer from-Rheumatoid arthritis of the palmar bones/joints. Methotrexate /steroids/chloroquine/sulphasalzine are few drugs which-DMARDs-start remissions with NSAIDs- HOpe this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS