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What Causes Chronic Painful Blisters On Joints?
A friend of my mothers was told she has an auto immune disorder as she developed blisters on most joints and is in a lot of pain. what could be the underlying condition? They have her on so much pain meds she hardly wakes up to eat. We are very concerned. would really like to see them back off on pain meds....to tramadol @ the most.
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hello,
Your friends mother is suffering from chronic blisters on the joints. It may be indicative of arthritis with blisters. The symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, redness, warmth, stiffness, blisters. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. You are suggested to get your friends mother clinically examined by a Rheumatologist. Get her the required blood tests, x-ray and other investigations done.
Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, and septic arthritis. Physical examination may confirm the diagnosis, or may indicate systemic disease. Radiographs are often used to follow progression or help assess severity. Blood tests and X-rays of the affected joints often are performed to make the diagnosis.
Screening blood tests are indicated for detailed study. She should get rheumatoid factor, antinuclear factor (ANF), extractable nuclear antigen, and specific antibodies tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. She should include anti-inflammatory food in her regular diet. She should also get connected to a physical therapist for finger, hand and wrist exercises. Exercises will initially cause pain but will slowly reduce it as the joint flexibility increases. Regular walking is recommended. Get her treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your friends mother is suffering from chronic blisters on the joints. It may be indicative of arthritis with blisters. The symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, redness, warmth, stiffness, blisters. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. You are suggested to get your friends mother clinically examined by a Rheumatologist. Get her the required blood tests, x-ray and other investigations done.
Other medical conditions that can cause similar symptoms are osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, and septic arthritis. Physical examination may confirm the diagnosis, or may indicate systemic disease. Radiographs are often used to follow progression or help assess severity. Blood tests and X-rays of the affected joints often are performed to make the diagnosis.
Screening blood tests are indicated for detailed study. She should get rheumatoid factor, antinuclear factor (ANF), extractable nuclear antigen, and specific antibodies tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. She should include anti-inflammatory food in her regular diet. She should also get connected to a physical therapist for finger, hand and wrist exercises. Exercises will initially cause pain but will slowly reduce it as the joint flexibility increases. Regular walking is recommended. Get her treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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