Originally Posted by nett2
Originally Posted by iluvmycats
I have advanced Rheumatiod Arthritis that started when I was about 23, but not properly diagnosed until I was 50. Didn't get on the proper treatment till 2004, but my fingers are all whithered and very inflamed. If you think you have arthritis, please talk to your doctor about it. there are easy tests they can do so you can find out.Don't wait so long like I did. I bought the comfort gloves and they help. Just please get the proper help, so you slow down the process. Blessing to you, Nancy
Nancy,
This knot just popped up a few weeks ago where my thumb attaches to my wrist and it burns like fire. I have an appointment with my doctor later this month. I'll mention it to her. I'm so sorry about your RA. I'm sure my pain is nothing compared to yours. God bless you.
The knot you are speaking of sounds like what I had. It is actually a joint/bone at the base of the thumb. I went a long time with out successful treatment because the only other option was surgery.
Finally it hurt so bad if I even bumped it pain would shoot up my arm and down to the tip of my thumb. I went for the surgery. They removed the bone and grafted a tendon from my arm to 'fill the space' where the bone was. It hurt like nothng I've ever felt while it was healing but I am 3 years post surgery with NO PAIN whatsoever in that part of the hand.
Unfortunately, I've had 3 other surgeries in hand, wrist and middle finger. The surgeon keeps saying there's a lot more they can do but for now, with prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, it is tolerable. If it becomes that severe, find a good orthopaedist and make sure the therapy is Occupational Therapy, not physical therapy.
Peggy