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Pain in last joint of index finger. I can't decide if it is arthritis or an injury. Any suggestions? |
This pain started only this midday and is only in the last (top) joint of my left index finger. The base of my thumb joint is swollen with a small knot, but it doesn't hurt there. The finger is somewhat stiff and it hurts to type with it, and it aches when I straighten it. Is this an acute arthritic episode (my joints ache sometimes but the character of this ache is different, almost like the finger was smashed but I know it wasn't)? I punch a heavy bag and use weight machines, but I experienced no pain until today, two days after my last workout. I strike the bag with the index and middle knuckles, but I have seen no bruising at all there, nor do those areas hurt. There is a slight dark area in the web between thumb and index finger. Another exercise that I don't believe plays a part is swimming, wherein I use the hands to pull myself along in the water. I suppose it is possible I injured myself and didn't realize it, but wondered if it could be arthritis of a sort I've never had. it would be nice to be able to go to the orthopedist but the only one here won't accept uninsured people like me as patients...oh well! Guess it'd have to be a walk-in or a GP... You would probably already know if you had RA or at least have someone in your family with it. OA is degenerative...meaning you get it when your body starts to break down from age, wear and tear..etc. Sounds like you strained a finger muscle or sprained a ligament crossing the index finger joint. Or maybe both...ice it. go to doctor. arthritis? muscle pulling or spasm? carpal? Yes, pick your nose with another finger. The obvious answer is to see a doctor and have this properly diagnosed. Well, have or hurt your finger in the past? Like years ago. Or "pop" your fingers? If your answer is yes to this then it is possible to have arthiritis in your joints. Also, if you "pop" your knuckles they will slowly start swelling. that dont hurt until the weather starts to get too cold, or sometimes rain will make them feel like theyre throbbing. Source(s):punch walls "pop" knuckles/fingers for about 15yrs. :( go to the dr. |
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