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Puffy, Painful And Stiff Fingers And Joints, Pain In Knee Joints. Slightly Overweight, Healthy Lifestyle, Nearing Menopause. Possible Arthritis?
how do i know ihave arthritis i am 50 yrs old, about 5ft 2 inch, about 10 stone in weight which is over for me i should be 9 stone i am exercising regularly and watching what i eat starting the menopause. oh by the way i am female. my little fingers are puffy and painful and stiff, likewise my first finger and thumb in the joints, epecially in the morning. My knee joints ache especially the day after exercise. i do not wish to waste anybodies time over this, but am unsure what to do. thank you kerry
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
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Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you are 50 years ,so at this age level of estrogen diminishes hence female feels some sort of problems as joint pain ( minor joints ) as in your case, stiff joint after immobilization ( after prolong rest).
Also decreases calcium level in body so person feels pain in various joints.
In arthritis usually there develops severe pain in joints ( small joints ), redness , swelling , tenderness, ( may be fever ).
In my opinion you don't have arthritis .
Just for precaution get in blood for C B C , E S R rheumatic factor, serum calcium level.
If any abnormality found consult a doctor.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you are 50 years ,so at this age level of estrogen diminishes hence female feels some sort of problems as joint pain ( minor joints ) as in your case, stiff joint after immobilization ( after prolong rest).
Also decreases calcium level in body so person feels pain in various joints.
In arthritis usually there develops severe pain in joints ( small joints ), redness , swelling , tenderness, ( may be fever ).
In my opinion you don't have arthritis .
Just for precaution get in blood for C B C , E S R rheumatic factor, serum calcium level.
If any abnormality found consult a doctor.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
There is a possibiity that you could be suffering with degenerative arthritis of your knee joints. Xrays of the knee joint will help in establishing the amount of degeneration in the joints.
Pain & morning stiffness in the joints of the hands suggests some form of Inflammatory arthritis. Hematological investigations may prove some clue regarding the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
There is a possibiity that you could be suffering with degenerative arthritis of your knee joints. Xrays of the knee joint will help in establishing the amount of degeneration in the joints.
Pain & morning stiffness in the joints of the hands suggests some form of Inflammatory arthritis. Hematological investigations may prove some clue regarding the diagnosis.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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