Hi
today I experienced tingling in my fingers. Now they feel slighty swollen as are some of the knuckles. And they feel sore. Is this a symptom of Sjogrens?
Thanks
Hi Whatsup :)
It could be a symptom of SjS or it could be a different kind of arthritis kicking in. I'm afraid you reallt need to ask your doc. I had a swollen knee which everyone was quite happy to attribute to SjS/lupus until they finally did an x-ray and it was Grade 4 osteoarthritis. I also have oseoarthritis in both shoulders and I also have painful knuckles. They haven't swollen yet so I haven't actually asked about them. Keep meaning to - but it slips my mind as I'm usually seeing a doc about something unrelated.
If my knuckles swelled or changed shape I would definitely see my doc and so I think that's your best course of action. Do you take anti inflammatories? If you don't - they may help as long as you're allowed to take them.
Take care - Scottie :)
Hi Whatsup,
I too am having some issues with swollen fingers of late - miserable. Until last night, three of my knuckles on my left hand were red and sore, kind of looks like the skin on them is thickening a bit. I too wonder if it's arthritis or not, but the knuckle issue was on my left hand and I'm right handed. Whether it's part of SJS, I can't say, but it sure is frustrating!
I too get the tingling now and then, but mainly other areas of the old body, then the itching starts, and the numbness soon follows.
Take care -
Patze