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Q: Can Arthritis Be Just In One Finger?

asked by: Sally888 on December 15th, 2003

New User

I woke up one morning a few weeks ago with just the first joint on my index finger very sore, red and swollen. I still have this problem a few weeks later--could this be arthritis? I have not had anything happen to my finger but it came on so sudden,im wondering.Thanks

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mike101

replied on December 15th, 2003

Experienced User

Arthritis tends to slow on-set disease, unlikely to produce the symptons you desribed.

I would recommend a visit your local md/gp

mike

Sally888

replied on December 17th, 2003

New User

Arthritis In One Finger?

Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Sally

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