HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Unresolved Swelling And Numbness Of Index Finger

Hello doctor, I am 32 years old female.i am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since 1 1/2 yrs.first my left index finger was swollen and unable to move, doctor can t diagnose arthritis at that time since my blood test like RA,CRP were negative and as a treatment injected me with a steriod and later my index finger was able to bend with reduction of swelling. same symptom occured in right index finger after 4 months, doctors then checked for anti-ccp test,that too was negative im my case. Then doctor followed same treatment with injecting steriod but that doesn t work. still my index finger is swollen and unable to bend.He suggested me to take SAAZ 500 mg twice a day. I have been taking SAAZ for more than 50 days but i find no effect,slowly my right elbow also started paining along with heels pain in right legs during walking. I am very tensed,whether my right index finger is undergoing permanent deformity. Plz help me out with probable conditions in my case. Thank You.
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi there.

Steroid cannot help you if the bones in the finger have started rubbing against each other and getting destroyed, as seen in late stages of Rheumatoid arthritis. Kindly splint the finger. Apply warm soaks around the region of pain. Get an X-Ray of your hand and get them looked at by your Orthopaedic surgeon to look for the same. In such cases, surgery may be the only option.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Autoimmune disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Unresolved Swelling And Numbness Of Index Finger

Hi there. Steroid cannot help you if the bones in the finger have started rubbing against each other and getting destroyed, as seen in late stages of Rheumatoid arthritis. Kindly splint the finger. Apply warm soaks around the region of pain. Get an X-Ray of your hand and get them looked at by your Orthopaedic surgeon to look for the same. In such cases, surgery may be the only option.