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I think I have Rheumatoid Arthritis but i m not sure. I m only 26 but when I work my hands for long periods of time they swell up and hurt. In the mornings my hands are stiff and I have to force them open and if I don t keep moving them they cramp up and become stiff again. I can t lose this job. Heating pads only for bit and I can t take one to work. My boss dosen t like when I wrap them up. Anti-inflammatory meds don t really help. I took way too many one day and made my self sick.
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. First of all, you need to confirm that you have rheumatoid arthritis. For that you need to undertake the following investigations. 1. RA factor. 2. ALSO titre. 3. ESR. 4. Serum Uric acid. 5. c-reactive protein. Kindly consult Rheumatologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. First of all, you need to confirm that you have rheumatoid arthritis. For that you need to undertake the following investigations. 1. RA factor. 2. ALSO titre. 3. ESR. 4. Serum Uric acid. 5. c-reactive protein. Kindly consult Rheumatologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.