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Can Degenerative Disk Disease Cause Swelling And Pain In The Hands?
I have been having swelling and pain in my hands. recently also in my elbows. I have been checked for lupus and RA. Both of these tests came back negative. I had an xray on my neck and it showed severe degenerative disk disease. MRI showed the same with some narrowing at the 5 and 6 and damage on the 7th. Would this cause my hand problems? I also have a trigger finger (thumb) and this happened as suddenly as the pain and swelling happened in my hands. Just seems strange that it all happened suddenly and at the same time.
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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No I think the contrary is possible that your rheumatologic problems can involve even the spine and these findings are local spine findings of a more broad disease.
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Dr. Klodian
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
No I think the contrary is possible that your rheumatologic problems can involve even the spine and these findings are local spine findings of a more broad disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Klodian
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