Does anyone know if this is how early RA looks?
My hands have been tingling and burning this weekend and have been very weak. I actually had to change hands when I was channel surfing because they would get so weak. This is a new symptom.
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Weakness can be a factor as well as some numbness, cold, hot, aches and pains but the tingling sounds like nerve issues. Check with your rheumatologist as soon as you can.
For sure looks like RA. I woule gwt treated ASAP so your joints do not get damaged
Definitely, looks like RA to me.
Yes, if you're not on meds yet, you need to start them immediately. If you are already on RA meds, it's time to have a serious talk with your rheumy to find something else that will work better.
I have RA, Psoriatic and Osteoarthritis and Psoriatic can make the joints in your fingers turn bad. It effects the first joint at the end of your fingers. The second joint is RA and Osteo effects fingers also. I have a lot of bending on the end or first joints. My Reumatologist explained my hands to me. Sharon I notice you have a bent pinkie finger like I do. But you also have second and third joint curving or swollen. That is definitely RA. Mine have swayed to one side or the other, some fingers go left some go right. Really pretty huh! That’s why I never wear nail polish. I sure don’t want to draw attention. They are noticeable enough. Complete strangers commit on my fingers.